Description
Delightful bites filled with creamy cheesecake and wrapped in a crispy, cotton candy exterior, reminiscent of childhood summers at the fair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups fluffy cotton candy
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and granulated sugar; beat until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix, then fold in cotton candy.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and a pinch of salt, mixing to form a soft dough.
- Divide the dough into small balls, create an indentation, and fill with cheesecake mixture. Roll into ball shapes.
- Place dough balls on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven, cool slightly, and roll in additional cotton candy.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
These cheesecake bombs are best served at room temperature. Pair with chocolate sauce or fresh berries for an extra touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Crispy, Cotton Candy, Cheesecake, Dessert, Sweet Treats, Nostalgic