01 - 
                Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease a 23-centimetre springform pan.
              
              
              
                02 - 
                Combine graham cracker crumbs, 50 grams granulated sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Press mixture firmly into the base of the prepared pan.
              
              
              
                03 - 
                Bake crust for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely.
              
              
              
                04 - 
                In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 200 grams granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
              
              
              
                05 - 
                Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until well blended.
              
              
              
                06 - 
                Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
              
              
              
                07 - 
                If desired, mix in cotton candy flavouring or cotton candy syrup for colour and taste.
              
              
              
                08 - 
                Pour cheesecake filling onto cooled crust. Smooth surface with a spatula.
              
              
              
                09 - 
                Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until edges are set and centre is slightly jiggly.
              
              
              
                10 - 
                Turn off oven and allow cheesecake to cool inside with door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
              
              
              
                11 - 
                Remove from oven and let cool fully at room temperature.
              
              
              
                12 - 
                Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, until thoroughly chilled.
              
              
              
                13 - 
                Top with cotton candy and sprinkles just before serving. Release from springform, slice, and serve chilled.