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Crispy Cotton Candy Cheesecake Bites

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Crispy cotton candy cheesecake bites with a creamy mousse-like filling, golden fried exterior, and a sweet colorful sugar coating for a fun carnival-style dessert.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 bites
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the cheesecake filling:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cotton candy extract
  • 1/4 cup whipped topping
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • For the dough:
  • 1 package refrigerated biscuit dough
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
  • For the coating:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cotton candy extract (optional)
  • Pink and blue food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and cotton candy extract.
  2. Fold in whipped topping and heavy cream until light and fluffy.
  3. Chill filling for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Flatten biscuit dough into small circles on a floured surface.
  5. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each piece.
  6. Seal dough tightly around filling to form balls.
  7. Heat oil to 175°C and fry balls until golden brown.
  8. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  9. Mix sugar with extract and food coloring, then roll warm bites in coating.
  10. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Seal dough well to prevent filling leaks.
  • Do not overcrowd the fryer.
  • Serve fresh for best crisp texture.
  • Chill filling to make shaping easier.
  • Use gel coloring for vibrant coating.

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