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Cotton Candy Cheesecake : Colorful Dessert

If you love sweet, fluffy, and nostalgic flavors, this Cotton Candy Cheesecake is the perfect dessert!

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cotton candy flavoring (or ½ cup melted cotton candy)
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • Pink and blue food coloring

For the Topping (Optional):

  • Extra whipped cream
  • Sprinkles or edible glitter
  • Cotton candy pieces

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

  1. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
  2. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
  3. Chill in the fridge while you prepare the filling.

Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Add cotton candy flavoring and mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.

Step 3: Add the Colors & Swirl

  1. Divide the cheesecake batter into two bowls.
  2. Add pink food coloring to one bowl and blue food coloring to the other, mixing until fully incorporated.
  3. Spoon alternating colors into the crust, creating layers.
  4. Use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl the colors for a marble effect.

Step 4: Chill & Set

  1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.

Step 5: Decorate & Serve

  1. Before serving, top with whipped cream, sprinkles, and pieces of cotton candy.
  2. Slice, serve, and enjoy this fun cotton candy dessert!

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring – Liquid food coloring can thin the batter too much.
  • Let the cheesecake fully set – At least 4 hours, but overnight is best.
  • Want more cotton candy flavor? – Melt real cotton candy into the batter for extra sweetness.

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