Cotton Candy Cake

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prepare crust:
   • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
   • Mix crushed cookies with melted butter.
   • Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
   • Bake 8 minutes. Cool slightly.
2. Make cheesecake:
   • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
   • Add sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Mix well.
   • Add eggs one at a time — don’t overmix.
   • Stir in cocoa powder and melted dark chocolate until fully combined.
   • Pour filling over crust.
3. Bake:
   • Place the pan in a water bath (wrap bottom in foil to prevent leaks).
   • Bake 60–75 minutes, until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
   • Turn off oven, leave cheesecake inside 1 hour to cool slowly.
   • Chill overnight for best texture.
4. Ganache Topping:
   • Heat heavy cream until steaming.
   • Pour over chocolate chips, stir until silky.
   • Spread over chilled cheesecake.
5. Decorate:
   • Add edible gold stars, berries, or chocolate curls for that midnight holiday magic ✨🌙

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🎄 Serving Tip:

Slice with a hot knife for smooth, clean edges. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

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