Description
Crispy Cotton Candy Cheesecake Bombs are the ultimate sweet treat that combines the rich, creamy goodness of cheesecake with the playful essence of cotton candy. Encased in a crunchy cookie shell, these no-bake delights are perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday party, holiday gathering, or just an indulgent snack at home. With their vibrant colors and whimsical flavor, they’re sure to bring smiles to both kids and adults alike. Easy to make and customizable with various toppings, these delightful bites can be prepared in advance and served chilled for maximum enjoyment!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whipped topping or whipped heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups crushed vanilla sandwich cookies
- 3–4 tbsp cream cheese (for dough)
- 1 cup pink cotton candy-flavored sugar
- Optional: crushed freeze-dried strawberries and pink sprinkles for coating
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping or heavy cream.
- Scoop mixture into 1-inch balls and freeze for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Crush the cookies finely and mix with enough cream cheese to form a dough. Flatten a piece of dough in your palm, place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center, wrap it around, and roll into a smooth ball.
- Roll each ball in cotton candy sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bomb (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg