Description
Delight in these Crispy Cotton Candy Cheesecake Bombs, featuring a creamy cotton candy-flavored cheesecake filling encased in a golden fried biscuit shell, dusted with sugar and topped with light cotton candy for a magical, sweet treat that combines crunch and creaminess perfectly.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 cup cream cheese (8 oz), softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
- 1/4 cup whipped topping
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Dough
- 1 package biscuit dough (8-count)
- 2 tablespoons flour for dusting
For Frying and Garnish
- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Additional cotton candy and powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cotton candy flavoring. Fold in whipped topping and heavy cream gently until well combined. Refrigerate the filling for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Prepare biscuit dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and flatten each biscuit dough round to about 1/8 inch thickness using a rolling pin.
- Assemble cheesecake bombs: Scoop 1 to 2 tablespoons of the chilled filling and roll into a ball. Place the filling ball in the center of each flattened dough round. Carefully fold the edges over the filling, pinch to seal completely, and gently roll into a smooth ball to ensure no seams are open.
- Heat oil for frying: Pour vegetable oil into a deep pot and heat it over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C), using a thermometer to confirm the temperature.
- Fry cheesecake bombs: Carefully lower the sealed cheesecake bombs into the hot oil and fry for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until all sides are golden brown and crisp. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Coat and garnish: While still warm, roll the fried cheesecake bombs in granulated sugar, optionally mixed with a bit of cotton candy flavoring. Dust with powdered sugar and top with fluffy cotton candy before serving immediately to enjoy the full texture and flavor contrast.
Notes
- Make sure the filling is well chilled so it holds shape during frying.
- Seal the dough completely around the filling to prevent leakage while frying.
- Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for even cooking and crispy texture.
- Serve immediately after garnishing for the best taste and texture.
- Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point like vegetable oil for frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cotton candy cheesecake bombs, fried cheesecake, dessert bombs, crispy cheesecake, cotton candy dessert
