Description
This Glow Galaxy Neon Cheesecake is a mesmerizing dessert that glows under black light, making it perfect for parties and special occasions.
Ingredients
- Crust: 2 cups crushed chocolate graham crackers, ½ cup melted butter, 2 tbsp sugar
- Filling: 16 oz cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 eggs, ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup tonic water, neon food coloring
- Topping: ½ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup powdered sugar, ¼ cup tonic water, neon food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar, then bake at 325°F for 10 minutes.
- Make the filling by blending cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, eggs, sour cream, and tonic water.
- Color and swirl batter with neon food coloring for a galaxy effect.
- Bake at 325°F for 40-45 minutes, then cool and chill overnight.
- Decorate with neon whipped topping and serve under black light for the best glow effect.
Notes
- For the best glow, use quinine-rich tonic water and UV-reactive neon food coloring.
- Avoid overbaking—the center should be slightly jiggly.
- Let cheesecake cool gradually in the oven to prevent cracks.
- The cheesecake tastes best after chilling overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: glowing cheesecake, galaxy cake, neon dessert, black light food, party cheesecake, cosmic dessert, glow-in-the-dark recipe