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Crispy Cotton Candy Cheesecake Bombs

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  • Author: Nova
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious crispy balls filled with creamy cotton candy cheesecake, perfect for dessert lovers.


Ingredients

Scale
  • Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp cotton candy flavoring
  • ¼ cup whipped topping
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • Dough & Frying
  • 1 package refrigerated biscuit dough (8-count)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for dusting)
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Cotton Candy Coating
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp cotton candy flavoring (optional)
  • Pink & blue food coloring (optional)
  • Garnish (Optional)
  • Cotton candy pieces
  • Powdered sugar
  • Whipped cream or white chocolate drizzle

Instructions

  1. Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cotton candy flavoring, then fold in whipped topping and heavy cream until fluffy; chill 30 minutes.
  2. Prep the Dough: Separate biscuits, lightly flour surface, and roll each biscuit into a thin circle.
  3. Assemble: Scoop 1–2 tbsp filling, roll into a ball, place in dough center, seal tightly, and roll smooth.
  4. Heat Oil: Warm oil to 350°F, keeping temperature steady for even frying.
  5. Fry: Fry bombs 1–2 minutes per side until golden, then drain on paper towels.
  6. Coat: Mix sugar with cotton candy flavoring and coloring, then roll warm bombs until coated.
  7. Serve: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with white chocolate and top with cotton candy just before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the oil temperature is consistent for best frying results.
  • Experiment with different food coloring for a fun presentation.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bomb
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg