Crispy Cotton Candy Cheesecake Bombs (Printable Format)
Golden, crispy cheesecake rounds with a luscious cotton candy center and candy melt coating.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Cream Cheese Filling
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1 cup cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup crushed cotton candy
→ Dough
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1 cup graham cracker crumbs
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 large eggs
→ Coating and Frying
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2 cups cotton candy-flavored candy melts
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Vegetable oil for frying
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Additional crushed cotton candy for garnish (optional)
# Preparation Steps:
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Combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and crushed cotton candy in a bowl. Mix until completely smooth and uniform.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.
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In a separate bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly incorporated.
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Add the eggs one at a time to the dry mixture, stirring thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms.
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Remove the filling from the refrigerator. Flatten a portion of dough in your palm, place a spoonful of cheesecake filling in the center, and wrap the dough around the filling, sealing all edges.
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Roll the filled dough into a ball and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat this process until all filling and dough are used.
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Transfer the formed balls to the freezer and chill for 15 minutes to firm before frying.
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Preheat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
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Working in batches, carefully fry the cheesecake bombs for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
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Melt the cotton candy-flavored candy melts according to package instructions. Dip each fried bomb into the melted coating to fully cover.
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Immediately sprinkle additional crushed cotton candy over the coating before it sets.
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Let the candy coating firm up for several minutes before serving.
# Supplementary Details:
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Chilling the filling and formed bombs before frying is essential for structure and ease of handling.
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Use a thermometer to maintain accurate oil temperature for even frying.