Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cream soda
- 3 large eggs
For the Honey Caramel Drizzle:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Decorations:
- Crushed graham crackers
- Edible gold glitter or sprinkles ✨
Instructions
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Preparing the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, creating an even layer.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool while preparing the filling.
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Making the Cheesecake Batter:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and cream soda, mixing until well combined.
- One at a time, add eggs, beating gently just until incorporated.
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Baking the Cheesecake:
- Pour batter over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, until edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool gradually for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
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Creating the Honey Caramel Drizzle:
- In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat.
- Stir in heavy cream, honey, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Let cool slightly before drizzling over the cheesecake.
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Decorating the Cheesecake:
- Drizzle honey caramel sauce generously over the top.
- Sprinkle with crushed graham crackers and a touch of edible gold glitter for a magical finish.
Notes
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Make Ahead: Cheesecake can be made 1–2 days in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Easy Swap: Use store-bought caramel sauce for convenience.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free graham crackers for the crust.
- Vegan Version: Substitute with cashew-based cream cheese and coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Themed, Harry Potter Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian