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Cotton Candy Cheesecake

Cotton Candy Cheesecake
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Cotton Candy Cheesecake is a vibrant, no-bake dessert that harmoniously blends the creamy decadence of classic cheesecake with the playful sweetness and pastel colors of cotton candy. Perfect for celebrations or a fun treat, it features a luscious graham cracker crust, a light and fluffy filling infused with cotton candy flavor, and customizable colors and sweetness levels, making it a delightful centerpiece and a nostalgic flavor experience.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
  • 5 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar (adjustable)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring or extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Food coloring (soft pastel pink and blue)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter and sugar, mixing thoroughly. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the base of a springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator to set while preparing the filling.
  2. Mix the cream cheese and sugar: Beat the softened cream cheese with sugar until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain to achieve the perfect cheesecake texture.
  3. Add flavor and color: Stir in cotton candy extract, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. If layering pastel colors, divide the batter into portions and tint each with a few drops of the chosen food coloring.
  4. Whip the heavy cream: Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to maintain a light, airy consistency.
  5. Assemble and chill: Pour the filling over the chilled crust, layering different colored batters if desired and smoothing the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the cheesecake to set fully.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese and heavy cream for a smoother batter.
  • Fold whipped cream gently to avoid deflating the mixture and retain fluffiness.
  • Gel food coloring is preferred for vibrant colors without thinning the batter.
  • Press the crust firmly and evenly to prevent crumbling when slicing.
  • Allow ample chilling time for optimal cheesecake texture.

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