Superman Cheesecake Recipe

Superman cheesecake not only tastes incredible but looks amazing, too. The recipe has become a favorite in Michigan but there’s no reason why this cake can’t be enjoyed anywhere.

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Course Dessert

Calories 507 kcal

Ingredients

The Crust

1 ½ cup of Graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup of granulated sugar superfine sugar or replace with 2 tbsp. of sugar
¼ cup melted butter

The Cheesecake

4 by 8-ounce bars of cream cheese 32 ounces left at room temperature
½ cup of granulated sugar superfine sugar or 1 ⅓ cups of sugar
4 large eggs
¾ cup of heavy cream or replace with 1 cup heavy cream and 1 cup sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla extract optional 1 tsp. lemon extract if you want to give it a tang
Americolor food coloring gel blue, red, yellow, or you can change it by adding red, purple, and more

Instructions

The Crust

Step 1: Preheat Oven To 350 And Prepare The Crust
Heat up the oven. Take a leak-proof pan and spray the pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
Take your melted butter and mix it with the Graham cracker crumbs and your sugar. Press the mixture into your pan at the bottom and on all sides. Place in the oven and bake for about seven minutes and leave on a cool rack.

The Filling

Step 1: Get Out Your Mixer

If you have a mixer, fit it with the paddle attachment. Take the cream cheese and combine it with the sugar. Beat the ingredients until smooth. Add your eggs one at a time. Make sure to scrape down your bowl in between adding an egg. Add your cream, extracts, and mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 2: Add The Butter And Food Coloring

Take your batter and divide it into six Ziploc bags. Next, add your food coloring to reach your desired color. Use small bowls to help stir in your coloring.
Take your batter and drop it into the crust by allowing the colors to overlap. Use a butter knife to swirl your colors around or leave it in layers as preferred.
However, do not overmix them. When swirling, do this once or twice with the tip of the knife.

Step 3: Make A Water Bath

Take a 10×10-cake pan or even a roasting pan and fill it halfway using water to create a bath. Then, place your cheesecake pan into the water.

Step 4: Put Your Superman Cheesecake Into The Oven

Place in the oven and bake for up to 45 minutes until you notice the edges have set. You will notice the middle still wobbles. Close the oven door, switch it off, and let your cake rest for an hour inside.

Step 5: Cool Down And Refrigerate

Remove the cake from the water bath and leave it on the cooling rack to cool. Place in the refrigerator overnight.

Notes

You can make the superman cheesecake without coloring, as it is fluffy to enjoy as a typical cheesecake.
To add some more color go wild using the colorful sprinkles.
As mentioned, if you do not have a leak-proof pan, wrap the pan’s base well using heavy-duty foil. It helps prevent the water from seeping through to your cake.
Never skip the water bath as it helps keep the cake intact without cracking.
For the best color results use a gel food coloring you can buy at craft stores or online. You can substitute it with liquid food coloring, but it will not come out as vibrant.
Using gel food colors only needs about two to three drops to give the cheesecake a vibrant look.