Here’s a fun and delicious Cotton Candy Cheesecake recipe that combines the creamy texture of cheesecake with the whimsical flavor of cotton candy:
🎂 Cotton Candy Cheesecake Recipe
🍰 Ingredients
Crust:
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or cotton candy-flavored cookies, crushed)
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
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3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp cotton candy flavoring (LorAnn Oils or similar)
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3 large eggs
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1 cup sour cream
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Pink and blue gel food coloring (or liquid, if preferred)
Optional Toppings:
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Whipped cream
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Sprinkles
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Cotton candy (for garnish – add just before serving)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
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Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the outside with foil (to prevent water bath leaks).
2. Make the Crust
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Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
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Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan firmly.
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Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let cool.
3. Prepare the Cheesecake Batter
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Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
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Add sugar, vanilla, and cotton candy flavoring; mix until combined.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add sour cream and mix until smooth.
4. Color and Swirl
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Divide the batter into two bowls. Tint one pink and the other blue.
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Alternate spoonfuls of each color onto the crust, then swirl gently with a knife or skewer to create a marble effect.
5. Bake
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Place the springform pan in a larger roasting pan. Fill with hot water halfway up the sides.
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Bake for 60–70 minutes or until the center is slightly jiggly.
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Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cool in the oven for 1 hour.
6. Chill
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
7. Decorate and Serve
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Top with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a puff of cotton candy just before serving.