Description
Dreamy Cotton Candy Cheesecake brings whimsical sweetness to dessert lovers with its playful pastel swirls and creamy texture. Light, airy layers melt in your mouth, promising pure delight with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 8 ounces blocks cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotton candy (torn into small pieces)
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Topping and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Additional cotton candy
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 325°F (163°C) for an even baking environment.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter into a cohesive mixture.
- Firmly press the crumb mixture into the base of a springform pan, creating an even foundation.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
- Whip cream cheese until silky smooth, eliminating any potential lumps.
- Incorporate sugar into the cream cheese, blending until fully integrated.
- Gently fold in sour cream and flour, ensuring a uniform, velvety texture.
- Introduce eggs individually, thoroughly mixing after each addition to maintain batter consistency.
- Fold in vanilla extract and cotton candy pieces, distributing evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the filling onto the cooled crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until the center sets but retains a subtle wobble.
- Turn off the oven, leaving the cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for gradual cooling.
- Allow the cheesecake to rest in the oven for one hour, preventing sudden temperature changes.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight to achieve perfect setting.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Apply whipped cream decoratively over the chilled cheesecake.
- Garnish with additional cotton candy moments before serving for a whimsical presentation.
Notes
- Soft cotton candy pieces can melt quickly, so fold them gently into the cheesecake batter at the last moment to maintain their texture and color.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling that blends perfectly without overmixing.
- Prevent cracks by baking the cheesecake in a water bath or placing a pan of hot water on the lower oven rack to create a humid baking environment.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with crushed gluten-free cookies or almond flour to maintain the same delicious crust texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 462 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg