Description
A delicious and visually stunning cheesecake inspired by the Ravenclaw house from Harry Potter, featuring a rich blueberry flavor and a galaxy-like appearance.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup blueberry puree
- Blue food coloring (optional)
- Fresh blueberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in the blueberry puree and blue food coloring if desired.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Garnish with fresh blueberries before slicing and serving.
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Notes
- For a firmer cheesecake, bake a little longer.
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg