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Crispy Cotton Candy Cheesecake Bombs

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🍭 A whimsical dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with the nostalgic sweetness of cotton candy
🎉 Perfect party treats that are crispy on the outside and filled with dreamy cotton candy cheesecake

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

– 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened

– ½ cup powdered sugar

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

– ½ teaspoon cotton candy extract or flavoring

– ¼ cup whipped topping

– 2 tablespoons heavy cream

– 1 package refrigerated biscuit dough (8-count or similar)

– 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for dusting)

– 4 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)

– 1 cup granulated sugar

– ½ teaspoon cotton candy flavoring (optional)

– Pink and blue food coloring (optional)

– Fresh cotton candy pieces (for garnish)

– Powdered sugar (for dusting)

– Whipped cream or white chocolate drizzle (optional)

Instructions

1-Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cotton candy extract; mix well. Fold in whipped topping and heavy cream, then chill the mixture for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.

2-Roll out the biscuit dough pieces on a lightly floured surface to about ⅛ inch thickness, using the 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour for dusting to prevent sticking.

3-Scoop 1 to 2 tablespoons of the chilled cheesecake filling into balls. Place each ball onto a dough round, fold the edges over to seal tightly by pinching the seams, and gently roll into smooth spheres. Moistening the edges with water before sealing helps prevent any leaks during frying.

4-Heat 4 cups of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pot for safe and even frying.

5-Fry 2 to 3 bombs at a time for 1 to 2 minutes per side until they turn golden brown, then drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.

6-Mix 1 cup granulated sugar with ½ teaspoon cotton candy flavoring and optional pink and blue food coloring to create a pastel coating, then roll the warm bombs in this mixture for added flavor and color.

7-Let the bombs cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and add whipped cream or white chocolate drizzle. Finally, garnish with fresh cotton candy pieces before serving for a festive touch.

Notes

🌡️ Keep oil at 350°F (175°C) for crispy texture without greasiness
❄️ Chill filling before assembly to prevent leaks during frying
🎨 Add pink and blue food coloring to sugar coating for a festive pastel look

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Chilling time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Deep frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bomb
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 14
  • Sodium: 220
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 32
  • Fiber: 0.5
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 45