Description
Indulge in a mystical and visually stunning Dragon Egg Cheesecake that will be the highlight of any fantasy-themed gathering or Halloween party. This marbled cheesecake resembles a dragon egg with its vibrant colors and shimmering scales, making it a magical dessert that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Gel food coloring (green, purple, and black)
Decoration:
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- Candy melts or fondant scales for decoration (optional)
- Edible shimmer dust or luster spray for effect
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Prepare the crust: Mix chocolate graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, press into a 9-inch springform pan, and bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy, add vanilla extract, eggs one at a time, sour cream, and heavy cream. Divide into three bowls, tint with gel food coloring.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Alternate spoonfuls of colored batter in the crust, swirl with a skewer. Bake for 50-60 minutes, then cool in the oven with the door cracked.
- Chill and decorate: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, then top with melted white chocolate or decorate with scales and shimmer dust.
Notes
- You can use metallic edible paint or luster spray to give the cheesecake a mystical sheen.
- This recipe is perfect for fantasy-themed parties or Halloween.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
