Description
This cotton candy cheesecake is a colorful, creamy dream with swirls of pastel pink, blue, and purple. A fun, party-ready dessert that’s perfect for birthdays or celebrations.
Ingredients
Crust:
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
3 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cotton candy flavoring syrup
Food coloring gel: pastel blue, pink, and purple
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap bottom in foil.
Mix graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and butter; press into pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool.
Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in ¾ cup sugar.
Add eggs one at a time, then beat in vanilla, heavy cream, and powdered sugar.
Divide batter into three bowls: tint one pink with cotton candy syrup, leave one plain, and color another with blue and purple.
Spoon batters into crust alternately; swirl with a knife for a marbled look.
Tap to remove air bubbles. Bake 55–65 minutes until edges are set but center is jiggly.
Cool in the oven (door cracked) for 1 hour. Chill completely, then refrigerate 4+ hours or overnight.
Release springform and serve chilled.
Notes
Customize colors for different themes (e.g., teal/yellow for mermaid, red/green for holidays).
Top with whipped cream or cotton candy tufts for extra flair.
Sub cotton candy syrup with raspberry/strawberry extract if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert, Cheesecake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
