Description
Cotton Candy Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the whimsical sweetness of cotton candy, making it visually appealing and fun to eat.
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs: 1 1/2 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup (for crust)
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup, melted (for crust)
- Cream cheese: 16 oz, softened
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (for filling)
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Sour cream: 1/4 cup
- Eggs: 3 large
- Cotton candy: 1 cup, chopped (plus extra for topping)
- Heavy cream: 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter to make the crust.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add granulated sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in chopped cotton candy and heavy cream into the cheesecake mixture.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth texture.
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid cracks.
- Consider using a water bath for a creamier texture.
- Chill the cheesecake properly for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cotton Candy, Cheesecake, Dessert, Sweet Treat