Crispy Cotton Candy Bombs (Recipe for Printing)
Celebrate any occasion with crispy cotton candy cheesecake bombs. These sweet bites mix creamy cheesecake and crushed vanilla cookies with pink cotton candy sugar. Perfect for summer and festive events. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Cheesecake Center
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/3 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dough Base
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1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla sandwich cookies (such as Golden Oreos)
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3 to 4 tablespoons cream cheese
→ Coating
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1 cup pink cotton candy-flavored sugar or crushed pink sanding sugar
# How to Make It:
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In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract using a handheld mixer until the mixture is completely smooth.
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Gently fold in whipped topping or whipped heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
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Scoop the mixture into 1-inch balls using a spoon or small scoop, and place them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Freeze the cheesecake balls for 20 to 30 minutes, ensuring they are firm before coating.
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In a shallow bowl, combine the pink cotton candy sugar or crushed pink sanding sugar. If desired, add freeze-dried strawberry powder or pink sprinkles for added texture.
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Roll each chilled cheesecake ball in the prepared sugar mixture until fully coated.
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Refrigerate the coated cheesecake bombs for at least 1 hour to allow centers to soften slightly. Serve chilled or cool for optimal flavor and texture.
# Extra Tips:
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Ensure cheesecake balls are thoroughly chilled before rolling in the sugar coating to prevent melting and maintain their shape.