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Cotton Candy Cheesecake Bombs

Delightful dessert bombs with a creamy cotton candy cheesecake filling wrapped in a crispy biscuit shell.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 bombs
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cotton candy flavoring
  • 1/4 cup whipped topping
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
Dough
  • 1 package refrigerated biscuit dough (8-count)
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour (for dusting)
  • Vegetable oil for frying
Coating and Toppings
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cotton candy flavoring (optional)
  • Pink & blue food coloring (optional)
  • Cotton candy pieces (optional)
  • Powdered sugar (optional)
  • Whipped cream or white chocolate drizzle (optional)

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and silky.
  2. Stir in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring until well combined.
  3. Gently fold in the whipped topping and heavy cream until the filling is light and fluffy.
  4. Pop the bowl into the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.
Prep the Dough
  1. Separate the biscuits and lightly dust your work surface with the 2 tablespoons flour.
  2. Using a rolling pin or the heel of your hand, roll each biscuit into a thin round about the size of your palm.
Assemble
  1. Scoop 1 to 2 tablespoons of the chilled filling and roll it into a ball.
  2. Place the filling ball in the center of the flattened biscuit, bring the edges up, and pinch to seal completely.
  3. Roll the sealed bomb between your hands to make it smooth and round.
Heat Oil
  1. In a heavy pot or deep fryer, warm vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Keep the temperature steady to cook the bombs evenly without soaking up too much oil.
Fry
  1. Gently lower a few bombs into the hot oil — don’t overcrowd.
  2. Fry for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, turning carefully until they’re beautifully golden.
  3. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to paper towels to drain.
Coat
  1. In a shallow bowl, stir together the granulated sugar and optional 1/2 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring.
  2. While the bombs are still warm, roll them in the colored sugar until fully coated.
Serve
  1. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted white chocolate and add a tuft of cotton candy on top just before serving.

Notes

Chill the filling well so it’s easy to form and stays put while frying. Keep oil temperature steady at 350°F to prevent greasy bombs.