1. Prepare the Crust:

• Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
• In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
• Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, creating an even crust.
• Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.

2. Make the Cheesecake Batter:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
• Add vanilla extract, cream soda, and butterscotch syrup, mixing until well incorporated.
• Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined (avoid overmixing).
• Pour the cheesecake batter into the cooled crust.

3. Create the Galaxy Swirl:

• Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each.
• Divide the melted chocolate into three bowls, tinting one blue, one purple, and one black.
• Drizzle the colored chocolate over the cheesecake batter.
• Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the colors into a galaxy design.
• Lightly sprinkle with edible glitter or luster dust.

4. Bake the Cheesecake:

• Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50–60 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
• Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Let the cheesecake cool gradually for 1 hour to prevent cracks.
• Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.

5. Decorate & Serve:

• Before serving, add whipped cream swirls, edible stars, or a drizzle of butterscotch syrup for extra magic.
• Use a warm knife (dipped in hot water) to cut clean slices.