Ingredients
– 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
– Β½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Β½ teaspoon cotton candy extract or flavoring
– ΒΌ cup (60 ml) whipped topping
– 2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream
– 1 package (8-count) refrigerated biscuit dough
– 2 tablespoons (16 g) all-purpose flour for dusting
– 4 cups (960 ml) vegetable oil
– 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
– Β½ teaspoon cotton candy flavoring (optional)
– Pink and blue food coloring (optional)
– Fresh cotton candy pieces
– Powdered sugar for dusting
– Whipped cream or white chocolate drizzle (optional)
Instructions
1-Start by beating the softened cream cheese until it’s smooth and creamy this sets the base for your cotton candy cheesecake bombs. Next, mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cotton candy extract to build that fun flavor. Fold in the whipped topping and heavy cream gently, then chill the mixture for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
2-Roll out the refrigerated biscuit dough to about β inch thickness on a floured surface. Form the chilled filling into 1-2 tablespoon balls and place one in the center of each dough piece. Fold the edges over the filling, sealing them tightly to keep everything inside during frying.
3-Heat the vegetable oil to 350Β°F (175Β°C) in a deep pot. Fry 2-3 bombs at a time for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn golden and crispy. Once done, drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil. For the final touch, combine granulated sugar with cotton candy flavoring and food coloring, then roll the warm bombs in this mixture. Finish by dusting with powdered sugar or drizzling white chocolate, and add fresh cotton candy pieces for garnish if you like.
Last Step:
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π₯ Maintain oil temperature at 350Β°F to ensure a crispy texture.
βοΈ Use chilled filling to prevent leakage during frying and seal dough edges securely.
β¨ Let fried bombs rest on a wire rack to avoid sogginess and reheat in the oven at 325Β°F for 5 minutes for crispness refresh.
π Substitute cotton candy extract with other flavors like strawberry or bubblegum for variety.
π³ For a lighter option, bake at 375Β°F for 12-15 minutes or air fry at 350Β°F for 8-9 minutes.
π§ The cheesecake filling can be prepared up to two days ahead, and assembled bombs can be frozen unfried for up to one month.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chilling: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
