Description
Indulge in the enchanting experience of Unicorn Swirl Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with vibrant swirls of color. Perfect for birthdays or any celebration, this visually stunning treat promises joy and magic with every bite. Easy to prepare and utterly delicious, it’s sure to be a hit at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- Gel food coloring (variety of colors)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by greasing it and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter into separate bowls and tint each with gel food coloring.
- Spoon dollops of colored batter into the prepared pan, alternating colors to create swirls using a skewer or knife.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Allow cooling in the oven for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Slice and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For extra flavor variations, consider adding flavored extracts like almond or lemon zest. To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free cookies for the crust.