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Polyjuice Potion Swirl Cheesecake

A magical Harry Potter-inspired cheesecake with vibrant green and purple swirls, perfect for themed parties or Halloween celebrations.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • green gel food coloring
  • purple gel food coloring
  • edible glitter or sprinkles optional
  • edible silver dust optional

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • electric mixer
  • Large mixing bowl
  • small saucepan
  • Toothpick or skewer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake 8–10 minutes, then let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla, mixing until incorporated.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed to avoid overmixing.
  5. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
  6. Divide into two bowls; tint one green and one purple with gel food coloring.
  7. Pour cheesecake batter into the cooled crust. Drizzle green and purple mixtures over the top.
  8. Use a toothpick to create swirl patterns.
  9. Place a water-filled baking pan on the lower rack to prevent cracks. Bake 55–65 minutes, until the center is just set.
  10. Turn off oven; cool cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
  11. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  12. Decorate with edible glitter or silver dust before serving.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for best swirl color intensity. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks. Clean knife between cuts for neat slices.