Description
Ravenclaw Midnight Blueberry Cheesecake is a stunning, swirled dessert inspired by the wise and creative house of Hogwarts. With rich blueberry flavor and a velvety, deep-blue filling, this cheesecake is the perfect showstopper for any Harry Potter party or fantasy-themed gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Blue gel food coloring (for Ravenclaw effect)
- ½ cup blueberry preserves or jam
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Blue gel food coloring (optional, for deep midnight effect)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
- Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake crust for 10 minutes, then set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, then eggs one at a time. Add sour cream, vanilla, and flour, mixing just until combined.
- Tint the batter with blue gel food coloring to achieve a deep Ravenclaw midnight hue.
- In a separate bowl, mix blueberry preserves with lemon juice and add blue food coloring if desired.
- Pour half the cheesecake batter into the crust. Drop spoonfuls of blueberry mixture and gently swirl with a knife. Repeat with remaining batter and swirl more preserves on top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, until the center is just set. Turn off oven and crack door open; let cheesecake cool in oven for 1 hour.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) before serving.
Notes
- Use a 9-inch springform pan for best results.
- Food coloring intensity will vary; adjust to reach Ravenclaw midnight hue.
- Let the cheesecake chill fully for clean slicing.
- Store leftovers refrigerated, covered.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cheesecake)
- Calories: Approx. 420 per serving
- Sugar: Approx. 28 g
- Sodium: Approx. 320 mg
- Fat: Approx. 28 g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: Approx. 8 g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 120 mg
Keywords: Ravenclaw Midnight Blueberry Cheesecake, spooky food, wizarding dessert, blueberry swirl, midnight blue cheesecake