Description
These Cotton Candy Cheesecake Bombs are the best easy dessert ideas for birthdays and holiday party tables and meanwhile they bring quick and simple fun to every celebration. The creamy cheesecake center and fluffy candy coating create a healthy style homemade treat that looks colorful and festive without difficult steps. These sweet cheesecake bites are perfect for brunch and potluck spreads and family movie nights and they stay deliciously soft and creamy after chilling.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 12 ounces white chocolate
- 6 ounces pink candy melts
- 6 ounces blue candy melts
- 2 cups cotton candy
- 1/4 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until the mixture looks thick and fluffy and meanwhile the texture changes from dense blocks into a smooth creamy filling. Fold the whipped topping into the mixture until soft swirls form throughout the bowl and meanwhile the filling becomes lighter and slightly airy with uneven creamy peaks.
- Scoop the cheesecake filling into small uneven balls and roll them through the graham cracker crumbs until the surfaces look lightly coated and slightly textured. Transfer the coated cheesecake balls onto a tray and meanwhile the crumb coating settles unevenly around the soft filling creating natural homemade shapes.
- Dip the cheesecake balls into melted white chocolate and drizzle pink and blue candy melts across the tops and meanwhile the smooth coating thickens around the chilled centers. Allow the candy coating to settle naturally with uneven drips and colorful streaks forming around the sides of each cheesecake bomb.
- Scatter fluffy cotton candy pieces and colorful sprinkles across the coated cheesecake bombs and meanwhile the bright toppings cling unevenly to the soft candy shell. The finished treats look colorful and playful with creamy centers and textured candy coating and slightly irregular decoration on every piece.
Notes
Pro Tips:
- Chill the cheesecake filling before dipping so the candy coating hardens faster and stays smooth around the edges.
- Use slightly uneven cotton candy pieces so the finished cheesecake bombs look playful and naturally homemade.
- Let the melted candy coating drip naturally instead of smoothing every edge for a softer bakery style finish.
- Store the cotton candy separately until serving time so the fluffy texture stays light and colorful longer.
Storage: Store the Cotton Candy Cheesecake Bombs inside an airtight container in the refrigerator and meanwhile keep the cotton candy topping separate until serving time. The cheesecake filling stays creamy for up to three days and meanwhile the candy shell keeps its smooth texture when chilled properly. If stacking the cheesecake bombs place parchment paper between layers and meanwhile avoid pressing them together because the coating can crack. For longer storage freeze the cheesecake bombs without cotton candy topping and meanwhile thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before decorating. Avoid leaving the cheesecake bombs at room temperature for extended periods because the fluffy candy topping can quickly soften and collapse.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cheesecake bombs
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg