Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon Butterbeer flavoring (or butterscotch extract)
- Food coloring (blue, purple, pink, black)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Gold edible glitter (optional, for a cosmic effect)
Instructions
- Mix crushed graham crackers and sugar in a bowl. Add melted butter and combine thoroughly. Press evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes and let cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, vanilla, and Butterbeer flavoring, mixing well. Incorporate eggs one at a time until fully blended. Divide batter into small bowls for coloring.
- Mix food coloring into each small bowl to create vibrant hues—blue, purple, pink, and black. Drop spoonfuls of colored batter onto the cooled crust, then gently swirl with a skewer or toothpick to create a mesmerizing galaxy effect.
- Place the springform pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 55-60 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles. Turn off oven and cool with the door slightly open for an hour to prevent cracks.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of edible glitter for a magical galaxy look.
Notes
- Ensure the cheesecake is fully cooled before adding galaxy swirls to prevent mixing colors excessively.
- Use a gentle swirling technique to achieve distinct galaxy patterns.
- Chill the cheesecake thoroughly for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12 of the cheesecake)
- Calories: 410 Kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
