Butterbeer Cheesecake
This Butterbeer Cheesecake is a magical dessert inspired by the famous drink, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a rich caramel butterscotch cheesecake filling, and a whipped topping with a drizzle of butterscotch sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar for crust
- 24 oz cream cheese softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp butter extract
- 1 cup butterscotch chips melted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whipped cream for topping
- 1/4 cup butterscotch sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and butter extract.
- Melt the butterscotch chips with heavy cream in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Mix the melted butterscotch into the cheesecake batter until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open for 30 minutes.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and drizzle with butterscotch sauce before serving.
Notes
- Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Serving Tip: Let the cheesecake sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing for the best texture.
- Extra Flavor: Add a splash of rum extract for a more authentic Butterbeer taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 7gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 900IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.2mg
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