Mini Cotton Candy Cheesecake Puff Balls (Print Version)
Bite-sized cheesecake centers wrapped in fluffy cotton candy for a whimsical party treat.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cheesecake Mixture
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
04 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
→ Outer Shell
05 - 3.5 oz cotton candy (any color/flavor)
→ Decoration
06 - Colored sprinkles or edible glitter
# Steps:
01 - In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add the heavy cream and beat until light and fluffy.
03 - Scoop out 1 tablespoon of the cheesecake mixture and roll into small balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
04 - Freeze the cheesecake balls for 15–20 minutes until firm.
05 - Working one at a time, take a small piece of cotton candy and gently flatten it in your hand. Place a cheesecake ball in the center and softly wrap the cotton candy around it, pinching to seal. Roll gently to form smooth puff balls.
06 - If desired, decorate with colored sprinkles or edible glitter.
07 - Serve immediately for best texture, or keep refrigerated until ready to serve (cotton candy will begin to dissolve if exposed to moisture for too long).
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They come together in just 25 minutes but look like you spent hours planning something magical
- The texture contrast is outrageous fluffy and crispy on the outside, cool and creamy on the inside
02 -
- Cotton candy starts dissolving the moment it touches moisture, so work quickly and keep these covered until serving time
- If your kitchen is particularly humid, these might not hold their shape as long, so plan to assemble them as close to serving as possible
03 -
- Dry your hands completely before working with cotton candy, as even slightly damp fingers will make it dissolve and stick to everything
- If you are making these for a specific color scheme, look for specialty cotton candy online or at party stores instead of settling for whatever the grocery store carries