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No-Bake Cotton Candy Cheesecake

No-Bake Cotton Candy Cheesecake
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No-Bake Cotton Candy Cheesecake is a whimsical, fluffy dessert that combines creamy cheesecake texture with the sweet, nostalgic flavor of cotton candy. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or any fun occasion, this colorful no-bake treat features a pastel-hued cheesecake on a crunchy graham cracker crust, delivering a light and magical dessert experience without using an oven.

Ingredients

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Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cotton candy flavoring or extract
  • Pink and blue gel food coloring, a few drops each

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups (150g) crushed graham crackers
  • 5 tbsp (70g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: Start by crushing graham crackers into fine crumbs. Mix the crumbs with melted butter and sugar until evenly combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of your serving pan or individual cups to create a crisp, flavorful base for the cheesecake filling.
  2. Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, vigorously whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. This aeration step is essential for the light and fluffy cheesecake texture.
  3. Blend Cream Cheese and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until the mixture is perfectly smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
  4. Add Cotton Candy Flavoring and Color: Gently fold the cotton candy extract into the cream cheese mixture. Add a few drops of pink and blue gel food coloring and swirl lightly to achieve a pastel, cloud-like effect reminiscent of cotton candy.
  5. Combine and Chill: Carefully fold the whipped cream into the flavored cream cheese mixture, maintaining the airy texture. Pour the combined filling over the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the cheesecake to set firmly while remaining soft and creamy.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • Chill your whipping cream and bowl beforehand for better whipping results.
  • Fold whipped cream gently to keep the texture light and airy.
  • Gel food coloring is preferred for vivid pastel colors without diluting the mixture.
  • Cover the cheesecake while chilling to prevent absorption of fridge odors.

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Keywords: No-bake cheesecake, cotton candy dessert, pastel cheesecake, easy cheesecake recipe, party dessert, whimsical dessert

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