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Polyjuice Potion Swirl Cheesecake

Polyjuice Potion Swirl Cheesecake

A magical Polyjuice Potion Swirl Cheesecake that transforms simple ingredients into a visually stunning dessert inspired by the Harry Potter universe.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs or digestive biscuits
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted; or margarine for dairy-free
For the Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • 4 large Eggs or flaxseed for vegan option
For the Swirls
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar light or dark brown sugar
  • Gel Food Coloring (Green and Purple) avoid liquid food coloring
  • Edible Glitter/Silver Dust optional for decoration

Equipment

  • springform pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • small saucepan
  • toothpick or skewer

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease your springform pan.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of your pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes and allow to cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla, then mix in eggs one at a time.
  4. In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream, brown sugar, and butter until bubbling. Divide this mixture and color one half green and the other half purple.
  5. Swirl the colored heavy cream mixtures into the cheesecake batter using a toothpick or skewer.
  6. Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set.
  7. Let the cheesecake cool gradually in the oven with the door cracked. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Before serving, top with additional swirls and edible glitter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 90mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 months.

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