Ingredients:
For the Crust:
2 sleeves of graham crackers, crushed
1 heaping tablespoon of sugar
1 stick of butter, melted
For the Filling:
4 packages (8 oz each) of cream cheese, softened
1 cup of heavy cream
1 cup of sugar
1 tablespoon each of Berry Blue, Cherry, and Lemon JELLO
For the Topping:
Packaged Cotton Candy
Instructions:
Prepare the Crust: Mix crushed graham crackers with sugar and melted butter. Press into the bottom of 4-inch springform pans lined with parchment. Freeze.
Make the Filling: Whip heavy cream with a tablespoon of sugar until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
Color the Filling: Boil water and dissolve each JELLO flavor in separate ramekins with equal parts water. Cool to room temperature. Divide cheesecake mixture into three, mixing a different JELLO flavor into each.
Layer the Cheesecake: Pour the first color into the crusts and freeze until set, about 45 minutes. Add the second layer, freeze, then add the third. Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Serve: Unmold cheesecakes, remove parchment, and place on dessert plates. Top generously with cotton candy before serving.
FAQs:
How do I make my own cotton candy sugar?
Place sugar in a container with tight-fitting lid and add one teaspoon of Super-Strength flavoring and food coloring. Shake until completely combined. Allow to set overnight in a closed jar. Sprinkle the sugar mixture onto the parchment.
Is cotton candy healthy?
When consumed occasionally and in reasonable amounts, cotton candy can be a fun, lighter dessert choice with fewer calories and fat compared to most other sweets. However, no dessert is truly healthy, including cotton candy.
What are the two main difference between a traditional cheesecake and a New York cheesecake?
New York cheesecake is heavy on the cream cheese which is why it’s so dense and rich. Extra cream cheese isn’t the only thing that makes New York cheesecake so special. It also includes extra eggs and egg yolks to provide and smooth consistency.
What’s the difference between Japanese cheesecake and American cheesecake?
One thing that makes Japanese cheesecake different and special is its unique texture. Unlike traditional cheesecakes, which are dense and heavy, Japanese cheesecakes are light and airy. With a combination of whipped egg whites and cream cheese, this dessert takes on the perfect balance of smoothness and fluffiness
How to make cotton candy without a cotton candy machine?
Place 4 cups of sugar, 1 cup of corn syrup, 1 cup of water, and 1/4 tsp. of salt into the saucepan and stir the ingredients together until the sugar is melted. Use a pastry brush to wipe down the sides of the pan to keep sugar crystals from forming. Clip on a candy thermometer and heat the mixture to 320°F (160°C).