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A decadent slice of butterbeer cheesecake is plated on a white dessert plate on the white marble cooktop. The distinct layers are visible, crowned with cool whip and butterscotch drizzle. It looks indulgent and ready to be savored.

Creamy Butterbeer Cheesecake Recipe

Indulge in the magical flavors of this creamy Butterbeer Cheesecake! A rich butterscotch-infused filling rests on a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of butterscotch sauce for the perfect dessert enchantment.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • 8-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls (large and medium)
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted

For the Filling:

  • 4 8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ tablespoon butter flavoring
  • ½ cup butterscotch sauce
  • ½ cup butterscotch chips

For Topping:

  • 8 oz. tub of cool whip
  • Extra butterscotch sauce for garnish

Instructions
 

Make the Crust:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until combined.
    A glass bowl on the white marble cooktop contains graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. A wooden spoon stirs the ingredients, which are evenly moistened and cohesive.
  • Press the mixture into the bottom of the springform pan evenly.
    A 9-inch springform pan sits on the white marble cooktop. The graham cracker mixture is pressed firmly into the base with a flat-bottomed measuring cup, achieving a smooth, even crust.

Prepare the Filling:

  • Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream and beat again.
    A large glass bowl on the white marble cooktop holds cream cheese being beaten with an electric mixer. The mixture appears entirely smooth, free from lumps.
  • Gradually mix in sugar, then beat in eggs one at a time.
    Sour cream and granulated sugar are being incorporated into the beaten cream cheese in a glass bowl. The mixture appears thick, silky, and well-blended.
  • Stir in vanilla extract, butter flavoring, butterscotch sauce, and butterscotch chips.
    Butterscotch sauce and chips are folded gently into the cheesecake batter in a glass bowl. A golden swirl of flavor is visible, creating a rich appearance.

Assemble the Cheesecake:

  • Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust. Smooth the surface with a spatula.
    The cheesecake filling is poured into the prepared crust in the springform pan. A spatula smooths the top evenly, creating a seamless surface.

Bake the Cheesecake:

  • Bake for 60 minutes with a pan of water placed on the rack below.
    The cheesecake is baking in an oven set to 325°F. A shallow pan of water sits on the lower rack, producing steam to ensure the cheesecake has a smooth, crack-free surface.
  • Turn off the oven, crack the door slightly, and let the cheesecake cool for an hour.
    The cheesecake cools inside the oven with the door slightly ajar. The edges have a delicate golden hue, showing even baking.

Chill:

  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.
    The cheesecake rests in the springform pan, covered in plastic wrap on the white marble cooktop. It is prepared for refrigeration, where it will set for at least 4 hours.

Decorate:

  • Pipe or spread cool whip on top and drizzle with extra butterscotch sauce before serving.
    The chilled cheesecake is removed from the springform pan and sits on the white marble cooktop. It is topped with swirls of cool whip and drizzled with golden butterscotch sauce, achieving an elegant presentation.
  • Serve a slice of butterbeer cheesecake.
    A decadent slice of butterbeer cheesecake is plated on a white dessert plate on the white marble cooktop. The distinct layers are visible, crowned with cool whip and butterscotch drizzle. It looks indulgent and ready to be savored.