How To Make A Superman Cheesecake - Easy Guided Tutorial

Do you know how to make a superman cheesecake? Today we'll guide you through all of the steps to create a fun, colorful, and unique cake!

Prep Time20 mins

Baking Time2 hrs

Total Time2 hrs 20 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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Servings: people

Author: cheesecakesworld

Equipment

10-inch springform cake pan
Non-stick baking paper
Non-stick cooking spray (or additional melted butter)
Aluminum foil
Measuring cups and spoons
Food processor, optional
Cooling rack
Mixing bowls
Electric or hand mixer
Rubber or silicone spatula
Butterknife
Plastic or saran wrap

Ingredients

Ingredients for the crust

2 cups graham crackers
1/3 cup fine caster sugar
8 tablespoons salted butter,melted

Ingredients for the filling

32 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened at room temperature
9 tablespoons salted butter, softened at room temperature
1 1/2 cups fine caster sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
5 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sour cream, room temperature
Red food coloring
Yellow food coloring
Blue food coloring
Whipped topping, optional for garnish

Instructions

Prepare your equipment
First, preheat your oven to 360ºF (180ºC).
Line a 10-inch springform cake pan with non-stick baking paper and cooking spray.
Then, make a large 14-inch band with aluminum foil. Make sure it is folded in half so that you essentially have 2 layers. Then, wrap it around the outside of the cake pan and secure it with a metal pin or paper clip.
Make the cheesecake crust
In a food processor, pulse together the graham crackers and sugar. Then, add the melted butter and keep mixing. Your crumbs should be uniform in texture and consistency.
Then, press the crumbs into your lined cake pan. You can create a tiny lip at the bottom if you'd like. Partially bake your crust for 10-12 minutes or until it starts slightly browning.
Remove it and allow it to cool completely.
2 cups graham crackers, 1/3 cup fine caster sugar, 8 tablespoons salted butter,melted
Make the cheesecake batter
To start, beat together the cream cheese and butter until they become light and fluffy. Then, add the caster sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Keep creaming the ingredients until the sugar starts dissolving.
Next, add the large eggs one at a time. Mix the batter well between each addition and make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl. You need a uniform batter.
Finally, whisk in the sour cream. Keep mixing until all of the ingredients have just been incorporated together.
32 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened at room temperature, 9 tablespoons salted butter, softened at room temperature, 1 1/2 cups fine caster sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 5 large eggs, room temperature, 2 cups sour cream, room temperature
Color the cheesecake batter
Next, divide the batter into 3 large bowls. Make the one bowl red, the second bowl yellow, and the final bowl blue.
You only have to add a few drops of color if you're using gel. While mixing in the color, don't overmix the batter during the process.
Red food coloring, Yellow food coloring, Blue food coloring
Create the tie-dye effect
Add large dollops of each color into your crust-lined pan. Alternate between each and repeat the process until you don't have any batter left.
Finally, use a butter knife gently and carefully give the batter a few swirls. This will help blend the colors without mixing them fully.
Bake the cheesecake
Once your cheesecake is assembled, lower the oven temperature to 320ºF (160ºC). Place the cheesecake in a water bath and bake it for 90-120 minutes or until it is done.
Once it has finished baking, you can crack the oven door and turn it off. Allow the cheesecake to cool for an hour. Then, remove it and keep it at room temperature for another hour. Finally, wrap the entire cake pan with plastic wrap and allow it to set in the fridge overnight.
Once your cheesecake is set, remove it from the pan and garnish it with whipped topping.
Whipped topping, optional for garnish

Notes

You don't have to bake the cheesecake with a water bath, but it helps prevent the surface and sides from browning too much. And, because your large cheesecake bakes for almost 2 hours, it helps retain moisture.

If the cheesecake browns too quickly, cover the top with some aluminum foil. It will allow the cheesecake to continue baking without burning.