Description
A rich and creamy butterbeer-inspired cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth caramel-like filling, and a luscious butterscotch topping that melts in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup butterscotch sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a water bath.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press mixture into a springform pan to form the crust.
- Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs, heavy cream, butterscotch sauce, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Pour filling over crust and place pan into water bath.
- Bake for 55 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven, let cheesecake cool gradually, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with whipped cream and extra butterscotch sauce before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- A water bath helps prevent cracks and ensures even baking.
- Chill overnight for best flavor and texture.
- Use a warm knife for clean slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: butterbeer cheesecake, harry potter dessert, butterscotch cheesecake, creamy cheesecake, magical dessert