Cotton Candy Cheesecake Dessert (Print-Friendly Format)
Whimsical dessert with creamy texture and fun cotton candy flavor.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Crust
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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
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4 (8 oz each) cream cheese blocks, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup sour cream
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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4 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup cotton candy, torn into small pieces
→ Topping
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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2 tbsp powdered sugar
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Additional cotton candy for garnish
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
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Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add sugar and beat until combined. Mix in sour cream and flour until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and cotton candy pieces.
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Pour filling over the cooled crust. Smooth the top and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool with the door ajar for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe whipped cream over the cooled cheesecake. Garnish with additional cotton candy.
# Additional Information:
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This Cotton Candy Cheesecake brings a playful twist to classic cheesecake with sweet and fun cotton candy flavors.
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For a colorful touch, you can use different colors of cotton candy in the filling.
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Store the cheesecake in the refrigerator and add the cotton candy garnish just before serving to prevent it from melting.