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Cotton Candy Cheesecake

Cotton Candy Cheesecake
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Cotton Candy Cheesecake is a whimsical, colorful dessert that combines the light, fluffy taste of cotton candy with the creamy, rich texture of classic cheesecake. Featuring vibrant pastel swirls and a buttery crust, it offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tang, ideal for parties or a fun indulgence.

Ingredients

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For the Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1–2 teaspoons cotton candy flavoring or Spinata cotton candy
  • Gel pink food coloring
  • Gel blue food coloring

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: Combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter and sugar. Press mixture firmly into the base of a springform pan, creating an even layer. Chill in the refrigerator to set while preparing the filling.
  2. Mix the Cream Cheese Filling: Beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, lemon juice, and heavy cream. Gently fold in cotton candy flavoring, taking care not to deflate the batter.
  3. Add Colorful Swirls: Divide the filling evenly between two bowls. Add pink gel food coloring to one bowl and blue to the other. Alternately spoon dollops of each colored batter over the chilled crust. Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the colors, mimicking fluffy cotton candy clouds.
  4. Bake and Chill: Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes, ideally in a water bath to prevent cracking. Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs for a smoother batter.
  • Mix ingredients just until combined to keep cheesecake fluffy and prevent cracks.
  • Baking in a water bath ensures even cooking and prevents drying or cracking.
  • Gel food coloring provides vibrant hues without thinning the batter.
  • Chill cheesecake thoroughly to let flavors meld and achieve perfect texture.

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Keywords: Cotton Candy Cheesecake, pastel cheesecake, colorful dessert, party dessert, no crack cheesecake, whimsical cheesecake

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