Cotton Candy Cheesecake
Cotton Candy Cheesecake is a whimsical dessert that captures the joy of summer fairs in every bite. This dreamy cheesecake combines a creamy, velvety filling flavored with cotton candy, all resting on a crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfect for parties or simply indulging your sweet tooth, this vibrant cheesecake is sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp cotton candy flavoring
- 1 cup whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and sour cream until well blended.
- Stir in cotton candy flavoring until fully incorporated.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes, until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (135g)
- Calories: 348
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 77mg