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A plate of colorful pink and blue Cotton Candy Cheesecake Bombs, decorated with sparkly sprinkles.
Lady Maria

Fairground Cotton Candy Cheesecake Bombs

Capture the whimsical flavor of the fairground with these no-bake Cotton Candy Cheesecake Bombs. A creamy, cotton candy-infused cheesecake filling is rolled into marbled pastel balls, frozen, and then dipped in a crisp white chocolate shell for a magical, bite-sized treat.
Prep Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 195

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring extract
  • 2-3 drops pink gel food coloring
  • 2-3 drops blue gel food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening
  • Optional: Assorted sprinkles, edible glitter, or cotton candy for decoration

Equipment

  • Food processor or zip-top bag and rolling pin
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Two Small Bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Small Cookie Scoop (approx. 1 tablespoon)
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Dipping Tools or two forks

Method
 

  1. In a food processor, pulse the Golden Oreos until they form fine crumbs. Alternatively, place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin. In a medium bowl, mix crumbs with melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. In a large bowl using a hand or stand mixer, beat the room temperature cream cheese until completely smooth. Add the powdered sugar and beat until combined. Mix in the cotton candy flavoring.
  3. Gently fold the buttered cookie crumbs into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Divide the mixture evenly into two separate bowls. Add pink food coloring to one and blue to the other, stirring to achieve pastel colors.
  4. Cover both bowls with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours, or until the filling is firm enough to handle.
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a small cookie scoop to take a portion of pink and a portion of blue filling. Gently roll them together in your hands to create a marbled ball. Place on the baking sheet and repeat. Freeze the balls for at least 30-60 minutes until very firm.
  6. Place white chocolate melting wafers and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
  7. Working with a few frozen cheesecake balls at a time, use two forks or a dipping tool to dip each ball into the melted white chocolate, coating it completely. Let the excess chocolate drip off.
  8. Place the dipped bomb back on the parchment paper. Immediately decorate with sprinkles or glitter while the chocolate is still wet. Repeat for all balls. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow the chocolate shell to set completely.

Notes

For best results, ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid a lumpy filling. Freezing the cheesecake balls before dipping is essential for a clean coating. For variations, try adding a sprinkle-filled center or swirling in a tablespoon of seedless raspberry jam before chilling. Store the finished bombs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for up to one month.