Description
Indulgent Gummy Cotton Candy Cheesecake Bites bring whimsical sweetness to dessert tables with playful charm. Creamy cheesecake meets nostalgic carnival treats, creating miniature delights you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1.5 cups (112 cups) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) melted unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
Cotton Candy Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
- Pink and blue food coloring
Gummy Candy Topping:
- 1 cup mini gummy candies, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour gummy bites
- White chocolate for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a delectable base by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar until thoroughly combined. Press the mixture firmly into mini cheesecake molds or cupcake liners, ensuring an even surface. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set the foundation.
- Create a silky smooth cheesecake foundation by whipping cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cotton candy flavoring until completely uniform and free of lumps. The mixture should be luxuriously creamy.
- Separately whip heavy cream until it forms robust, stiff peaks. Delicately fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining the airy texture and ensuring complete integration.
- Separate the cheesecake mixture into two distinct bowls. Introduce pink food coloring to one portion and blue to the other, gently stirring to achieve vibrant, even-toned colors without deflating the mixture.
- Artfully layer alternating pink and blue cheesecake filling over the prepared crusts. Use a toothpick to create elegant swirls, blending colors to simulate a dreamy cotton candy aesthetic.
- Scatter chopped mini gummy candies throughout the cheesecake layers, gently pressing some into the mixture. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours until completely solidified and chilled.
- Prior to serving, garnish each bite with an arrangement of sour gummy candies. Optional: Drizzle with melted white chocolate for an extra touch of decadence. Serve immediately from the refrigerator to maintain optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free filling that blends perfectly with whipped cream.
- Chill mixing bowls and beaters beforehand to help heavy cream whip faster and create more stable peaks for a lighter cheesecake texture.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant colors without adding extra liquid that could affect the cheesecake’s consistency.
- Replace graham crackers with gluten-free cookies or crushed nuts for a celiac-friendly alternative that maintains the crumbly crust texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg