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A slice of marbled pink and blue cotton candy cheesecake on a white plate with fluffy cotton candy on top.

Cotton Candy Cheesecake

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Servings 12 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 32 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon cotton candy flavoring
  • 4 large eggs , room temperature
  • Pink gel food coloring
  • Blue gel food coloring
  • Cotton candy for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter; press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth and creamy.
  • Incorporate sour cream and cotton candy flavoring.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until combined.
  • Divide the batter into two separate bowls; tint one bowl pink and the other blue using gel food coloring.
  • Drop alternating spoonfuls of pink and blue batter onto the crust, then swirl gently with a knife to create a marble effect.
  • Wrap the bottom of the pan in multiple layers of heavy-duty foil and place in a larger roasting pan filled with 1 inch of hot water.
  • Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until the center is slightly jiggly and the edges are set.
  • Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
  • Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.
  • Top with fresh cotton candy immediately before serving to prevent melting.