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Galaxy Cheesecake

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Galaxy cheesecake is a visually stunning dessert with creamy vanilla cheesecake swirled in vibrant cosmic colors like purple, blue, and black, all atop a rich chocolate cookie crust. It’s a showstopping treat perfect for birthdays, parties, or themed events.

Ingredients

  1. For the crust:
  2. 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  3. 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  4. 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  5. For the filling:
  6. 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  7. 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  8. 3 large eggs
  9. 1 cup sour cream
  10. 2 tsp vanilla extract
  11. Gel food coloring: blue, purple, pink, black
  12. Optional topping:
  13. Edible glitter or silver sprinkles
  14. Whipped cream or frosting stars (for decoration)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the bottom in foil if using a water bath.

  1. Mix cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined. Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract.
  4. Divide batter into four bowls. Tint each with blue, purple, pink, and black gel food coloring.
  5. Spoon the colored batters alternately into the crust, layering randomly. Swirl gently with a skewer or knife to create a marbled galaxy effect.
  6. Place the pan in a water bath or on the center rack. Bake for 55–65 minutes, until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
  7. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Decorate with edible glitter, sprinkles, or piped whipped cream before serving, if desired.

Notes

  1. Use gel food coloring for vivid colors without thinning the batter.
  2. Let the cheesecake cool slowly in the oven to reduce cracking.
  3. For best swirls, avoid overmixing after adding colored batter to the pan.
  4. Chill overnight for ideal texture and clean slicing.
  5. Skip the water bath if needed, but bake a pan of water beneath to reduce cracking.

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