Description
Indulge in the whimsical world of cotton candy with this delightful Cotton Candy Cheesecake recipe. A creamy, marbled cheesecake with the sweet essence of cotton candy, perfect for a fun and colorful dessert.
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
- Pink and blue food coloring
Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Cotton candy
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: To 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar. Press into pan and bake.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs, sour cream, heavy cream, and flavoring.
- Color the batter: Divide and tint with food coloring.
- Layer and swirl: Alternate colored batters in the crust and swirl with a knife.
- Bake: Until just set, then cool in the oven.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Garnish: With whipped cream and cotton candy.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Prevent cracks by using a water bath or adding a pan of water in the oven.
- Cotton candy flavoring can be purchased online or at baking supply stores.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
