Cotton Candy Cheesecake Dessert (Version imprimable)

Creamy cheesecake with cotton candy notes, graham cracker base, and playful toppings, served chilled.

# Composition:

→ Crust

01 - 190 grams graham cracker crumbs
02 - 50 grams granulated sugar
03 - 115 grams unsalted butter, melted

→ Filling

04 - 675 grams cream cheese, softened
05 - 200 grams granulated sugar
06 - 240 grams sour cream
07 - 5 millilitres vanilla extract
08 - 4 large eggs
09 - Cotton candy flavouring or cotton candy syrup, optional

→ Topping and Garnish

10 - Cotton candy
11 - Sprinkles, optional

# Étapes de réalisation:

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.

# Détails supplémentaires:

01 - Ensure the cheesecake is completely cool before chilling to prevent cracks and achieve a smooth texture.