Cotton Candy Cheesecake Bombs
Bite-sized pockets of creamy, dreamy cheesecake wrapped in golden fried dough and dusted with a sparkling cotton candy sugar coating—this whimsical dessert is quick, easy, and perfect for parties or gifts.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Deep Pan or Fryer
- Slotted spoon
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cotton candy flavoring
- 1/4 cup whipped topping
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
For the Dough and Coating
- 8 count refrigerated biscuit dough separated into individual biscuits
- as needed flour for dusting and rolling out dough
- as needed vegetable oil for frying, heated to 350°F (175°C)
- 1 cup granulated sugar for coating
- 1/2 tsp cotton candy flavoring for sugar coating
- optional pink and blue food coloring for coloring sugar coating
Optional Garnishes
- to taste powdered sugar for dusting
- to taste cotton candy pieces
- to taste whipped cream for drizzling
- to taste white chocolate drizzle melted
Instructions
- Step 1: Beat softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cotton candy flavoring; mix until combined. Gently fold in whipped topping and heavy cream. Chill mixture in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Step 2: Separate refrigerated biscuit dough into individual biscuits. Lightly flour your work surface and roll each biscuit into a thin 5-inch circle.
- Step 3: Scoop 1 to 2 tablespoons of chilled cheesecake filling and roll into a small ball. Place it in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch edges tightly to seal. Roll gently to smooth seams into a sphere.
- Step 4: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry the bombs for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Step 5: While bombs are still warm, mix granulated sugar with cotton candy flavoring. Add optional pink and blue food coloring for a carnival look. Roll each bomb in the sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Step 6: Add optional garnishes such as powdered sugar, cotton candy pieces, whipped cream, or melted white chocolate drizzle before serving.
Notes
For a lighter filling, use Greek yogurt whipped with cream cheese. You can bake the bombs at 375°F for 12-15 minutes instead of frying for a less oily version. The bombs can be made ahead, frozen, and fried from frozen for convenience.