Gummy Cotton Candy Cheesecake Bites
Fun, vibrant, and creamy cheesecake bites infused with cotton candy flavor and topped with chewy gummy candies. Perfect for parties and special occasions.
Ingredients Â
- For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
- Pink and blue food coloring optional for colorful swirls
- For the Topping:
- Gummy bears gummy worms, or sour gummies
InstructionsÂ
- Prepare the Crust:
- Mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press the mixture into mini cupcake molds or silicone molds. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add cotton candy flavoring and divide the batter into two bowls.
- Tint one bowl pink and the other blue. Swirl together for a vibrant look.
- Assemble the Bites:
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture onto the prepared crust.
- Top each with gummy candies.
- Chill for 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Carefully remove from molds and add extra gummies if desired.
Notes
- For best results, add gummy candy toppings after chilling to maintain their chewy texture.
- Store cheesecake bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.