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Cotton Candy Cheesecake Bombs

Delightfully Sweet Cotton Candy Cheesecake Bombs to Try Now

Indulge in Cotton Candy Cheesecake Bombs, a no-bake dessert that captures the nostalgic flavor of cotton candy in a creamy treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bombs
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Whipped Topping/Heavy Cream Dairy-free options can be used.
For the Cookie Shell
  • 12 pieces Vanilla Sandwich Cookies Gluten-free options can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Cotton Candy-Flavored Sugar Or granulated sugar mixed with cotton candy extract.
For Topping
  • 1 cup Freeze-Dried Strawberries Optional but recommended.
  • 1 cup Pink Sprinkles Optional for decoration.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Food processor
  • parchment paper
  • Zip-top bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for No-Bake Crispy Cotton Candy Cheesecake Bombs
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 8 oz. of softened cream cheese, 1 cup of powdered sugar, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
  2. Gently fold in 1 cup of whipped topping or heavy cream until fluffy.
  3. Scoop 1-inch portions of the cheesecake filling and roll them into balls. Freeze for 20-30 minutes.
  4. Crush 12 vanilla sandwich cookies until fine, then combine with 2 tbsp of softened cream cheese.
  5. Flatten the cookie dough, wrap it around each cheesecake ball, and roll into a smooth shape.
  6. Coat with a mixture of cotton candy sugar, crushed strawberries, and pink sprinkles.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to meld the flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bombCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother filling. Experiment with flavors for unique variations.

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