Description
Indulge in the whimsical delight of Cotton Candy Cheesecake! This sweet and creamy dessert combines the nostalgic flavor of cotton candy with a rich cheesecake filling, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for birthday celebrations, summer parties, or just a fun treat to brighten your day, this cheesecake is as visually appealing as it is delicious. With its vibrant colors and playful toppings, it’s sure to be the star of any dessert table. Dive into a slice of joy that brings back childhood memories while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8 oz each) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cotton candy, torn into small pieces
- For garnish: additional cotton candy and whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press evenly into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes; let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix well. Incorporate sour cream and flour until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and cotton candy pieces.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake for 60-70 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off oven, leaving cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; spread over cooled cheesecake and garnish with extra cotton candy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg