Lunar Cheesecake
Created by Z'inister Chef on July 14, 2023
- Servings: 10-12
- Prep Time: 30m
- Cook Time: 60m
- Recipe #41174
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 32 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- For the Moon Decorations:
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or white candy melts
- Black food coloring or edible black marker
- Silver sprinkles (optional for added sparkle)
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
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Step 2: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
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Step 3: Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, evenly covering the base.
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Step 4: Place the crust in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
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Step 5: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Step 6: Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
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Step 7: Stir in the vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and heavy cream. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the filling is smooth.
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Step 8: Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, spreading it evenly.
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Step 9: Place the pan on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
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Step 10: Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to allow it to cool gradually.
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Step 11: After an hour, remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature.
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Step 12: Once the cheesecake is cooled, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
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Step 13: Just before serving, melt the white chocolate chips or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl according to the package instructions.
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Step 14: Using a spoon or a piping bag, drizzle the melted white chocolate in a circular pattern on top of the chilled cheesecake, resembling the craters on the moon. Let your creativity shine!
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Step 15: Add a touch of black food coloring or use an edible black marker to enhance the craters and create a more realistic moon appearance.
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Step 16: Sprinkle silver sprinkles on top of the cheesecake to add a magical sparkle, if desired.
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Step 17: Slice the Lunar Cheesecake and serve it chilled.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (185.3 g)
- Calories 540.8
- Total Fat - 31.7 g
- Saturated Fat - 18.5 g
- Cholesterol - 177.5 mg
- Sodium - 1050.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 31 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.2 g
- Sugars - 25.6 g
- Protein - 33.2 g
- Calcium - 843.2 mg
- Iron - 0.8 mg
- Vitamin C - 0 mg
- Thiamin - 0.3 mg