Description
Experience a delightful twist on a classic dessert with our Cotton Candy Cheesecake. This playful cheesecake combines the creamy richness of traditional cheesecake with the whimsical sweetness of cotton candy, making it perfect for any celebration. Its vibrant colors and fluffy topping create an eye-catching presentation that will impress your guests at birthday parties, summer picnics, or festive gatherings. With easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can whip up this unique treat quickly. Customize it with different cotton candy flavors to match your event theme. Indulge in this cheerful dessert and bring joy to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and flour; mix until combined. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and cotton candy.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 60–70 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly. Cool in oven with the door ajar for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over cooled cheesecake and garnish with additional cotton candy before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg