Cotton Candy Cheesecake Dessert
This Cotton Candy Cheesecake is a creamy, nostalgic dessert topped with fluffy cotton candy for a fun, carnival-inspired treat. With a graham cracker crust, velvety filling, and a hint of cotton candy flavoring, it’s the perfect showstopper for birthdays, baby showers, or whimsical celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes + chilling
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- For the Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1–2 tsp cotton candy flavoring or syrup (optional)
- For Topping & Garnish:
- Fresh cotton candy (add just before serving)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan. Bake 8–10 minutes. Cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add sour cream and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating until fully incorporated.
- Stir in cotton candy flavoring or syrup for added taste and pastel color, if using.
- Pour filling over cooled crust. Smooth the top.
- Bake on a baking sheet for 50–60 minutes until edges are set but center slightly jiggles.
- Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Bring to room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top with fresh cotton candy and sprinkles. Slice and enjoy cold.
Notes
- Cotton candy melts in moisture—always top just before serving.
- Add food coloring to the filling for a fun pastel swirl.
- Use store-bought crust if short on time.
- Make it dairy-free with plant-based cream cheese and sour cream.
- Mini versions bake beautifully in muffin tins for parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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