Cotton Candy Cheesecake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs.
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1/4 cup granulated sugar.
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted.
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24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened.
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1 cup granulated sugar.
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1 cup sour cream.
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
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4 large eggs.
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Cotton candy flavoring (optional).
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Cotton candy.
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Sprinkles (optional).
# Instructions:
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Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 9-inch springform pan.
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Mix crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, melted butter. Press into pan.
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Bake crust 8-10 minutes. Cool completely.
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Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth.
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Mix in sour cream and vanilla.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
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Optional: Add cotton candy flavoring.
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Pour over crust.
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Bake 50-60 minutes until edges set, center jiggly.
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Cool in open oven 1 hour.
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Cool at room temp, then chill 4+ hours.
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Top with cotton candy before serving.
# Notes:
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Add cotton candy right before serving.
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Can make base 2 days ahead.
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Cool gradually to prevent cracks.
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Water bath optional but helps prevent cracks.