Cotton Candy Cheesecake
Indulge in a whimsical Cotton Candy Cheesecake that blends creamy cheesecake with the sweet nostalgia of cotton candy.
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour
Chilling Time: 4 hours hours
Total Time: 5 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
Course: Sweet Treats
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, Cheesecake, Cotton Candy Cheesecake, dessert, Nostalgic, sweet
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 320kcal
9-inch springform pan
Mixing bowl
spatula
For the Crust
- 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (melted)
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz Cream cheese (softened)
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 3 large Large eggs
- 0.5 cups Sour cream
- 2 cups Cotton candy (fluffed)
For the Topping
- 1 cup Additional cotton candy for garnish
How to Make Cotton Candy Cheesecake
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
Combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until the texture is like wet sand.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to create an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
Beat the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract gradually, mixing until completely combined.
Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the sour cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Fold in the fluffed cotton candy gently until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, using a spatula to smooth the top evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
Cool the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly ajar for about 1 hour.
Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Top with additional cotton candy before serving.
Slice carefully to serve and enjoy!
Be gentle when folding in the cotton candy to maintain its airy texture.
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 150mg | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg