Description
Harry Potter Butterbeer Cheesecake is a magical, velvety dessert that captures the cozy Butterbeer flavors in a creamy cheesecake. A buttery graham crust supports a luscious filling of cream cheese, brown sugar, butterscotch, vanilla, and a hint of butter extract, finished with whipped cream and an extra drizzle of butterscotch. This dreamy, crowd-pleasing treat is perfect for Potter-themed parties, movie nights, or any celebration that calls for wizard-worthy sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Filling: 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup butterscotch sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp butter extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Topping: 1/2 cup whipped cream or Cool Whip
- 2 to 3 tbsp butterscotch sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar; press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth; add brown sugar and beat until creamy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Stir in butterscotch sauce, heavy cream, vanilla, butter extract, and salt; blend until smooth.
- Pour filling over the crust.
- Bake 55 to 65 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
- Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream and drizzle with butterscotch sauce before serving.
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling.
- Letting the cheesecake cool gradually helps prevent cracking.
- Chill for best texture and clean slices before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Harry Potter Butterbeer Cheesecake, Butterbeer Cheesecake, Potter themed dessert, butterscotch cheesecake, creamy cheesecake, movie night dessert, party dessert