Cotton Candy Cheesecake Dessert (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs or crushed vanilla wafers
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons sugar
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16 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons cotton candy flavoring or vanilla extract
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2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
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Pink and blue gel food coloring
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Whipped cream, for decoration
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Pink and blue cotton candy, for decoration
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Mini marshmallows or sprinkles, for decoration
# Instructions:
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Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Chill in the fridge while making the filling.
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In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
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In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and cotton candy flavoring. Mix well. Fold in the whipped cream until fluffy.
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Divide the filling into two bowls. Tint one pink and one blue using the gel food coloring.
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Spread the pink filling evenly over the chilled crust. Layer the blue filling on top, swirling lightly to create a cotton candy effect. Smooth the top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
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Pipe whipped cream swirls on top. Add cotton candy right before serving to prevent melting. Sprinkle with mini marshmallows or sprinkles as desired.
# Notes:
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Add the cotton candy just before serving to maintain its fluffy texture.