Description
Indulge in a whimsical treat with this Cotton Candy Cheesecake recipe. A colorful and creamy dessert that’s perfect for a fun occasion or special celebration.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake:
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
- Pink and blue gel food coloring
Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Topping:
- Whipped cream
- Cotton candy (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 8 minutes.
- Make the cheesecake batter: Beat cream cheese and sugar, then add sour cream, vanilla extract, and cotton candy flavoring. Mix in eggs one at a time.
- Color the batter: Divide the batter into two bowls and tint one pink and the other blue with gel food coloring.
- Assemble and bake: Spoon the colored batters into the crust alternately, swirl gently for a marble effect, and bake for 45–50 minutes.
- Cool and chill: Let the cheesecake cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream and cotton candy before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Add cotton candy garnish just before serving.
- Cheesecake can be made a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
