Crispy Cotton Candy Cheesecake Bombs 🎡💖🍰
Fluffy, pink-sugared, and melt-in-your-mouth dreamy — these Crispy Cotton Candy Cheesecake Bombs are like a bite of pure carnival magic! Each chilled cheesecake bite is soft, creamy, and coated in a sweet cotton candy-inspired sugar layer that adds the perfect touch of crunch and whimsy. No baking required — just chill, roll, and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 cup crushed crispy cereal (like Rice Krispies or cornflakes)
- 2 tablespoons pink sanding sugar or cotton candy sugar
- Optional: a few drops of pink or blue food coloring for extra color
Instructions
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated and fluffy. If you want a fun cotton candy color, stir in a drop or two of food coloring.
Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion the mixture into bite-sized balls. Place them on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until firm enough to handle.
In a shallow bowl, mix the crushed cereal with pink sanding sugar (or cotton candy sugar) for a sweet, crispy coating. Roll each chilled cheesecake ball in the mixture until fully coated, pressing gently so the coating sticks. Return to the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to set.
Serve chilled for the best texture — creamy inside, crunchy outside, and perfectly sweet with a hint of carnival nostalgia.
Tips for Success
Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth mixing. To keep your coating crisp, roll the bombs just before serving. You can also freeze them for 10 minutes before rolling to make handling easier.
Serving Ideas
These make adorable party treats! Serve them in mini cupcake liners, on a dessert board, or skewer them on sticks for a fun lollipop-style presentation. You can even sprinkle edible glitter for extra sparkle.
Nutritional Information (per bomb)
Calories: ~150 kcal
Protein: 2g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fat: 10g
Conclusion
The Crispy Cotton Candy Cheesecake Bombs are an enchanting, no-bake dessert that turns ordinary ingredients into something magical. With their creamy cheesecake center, pink-sugared crunch, and playful carnival flair, they’re perfect for parties, holidays, or any day you want to add a little sweetness and sparkle to life.