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Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease a 23-centimetre springform pan.
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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.
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Bake crust for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely.
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In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 200 grams granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until well blended.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
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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.
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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.
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Remove from oven and let cool fully at room temperature.
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, until thoroughly chilled.
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Top with cotton candy and sprinkles just before serving. Release from springform, slice, and serve chilled.