Description
Crispy Cotton Candy Cheesecake Bombs are whimsical, delightful treats that combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with a playful twist of cotton candy. Encased in a crunchy cookie shell, these no-bake dessert bites are perfect for parties, celebrations, or simply as a fun snack at home. With their vibrant colors and sweet flavors, they are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Easy to customize with your favorite sprinkles or toppings, these cheesecake bombs offer a unique dessert experience that is both visually stunning and deliciously enjoyable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whipped topping
- 1 ½ cups crushed vanilla sandwich cookies
- 3–4 tbsp cream cheese (for dough)
- 1 cup pink cotton candy-flavored sugar
- Optional: ½ cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries, ¼ cup pink sprinkles
Instructions
- For the cheesecake filling, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and scoop into 1-inch balls. Freeze for 20–30 minutes.
- For the cookie dough shell, blend cookies into fine crumbs and mix with cream cheese to form a soft dough. Flatten small scoops of dough in your palm, place a cheesecake ball in the center, wrap the dough around it, and roll into a smooth ball.
- Coat each bomb in a mixture of pink sugar and optional toppings until fully covered.
- Chill for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg