Ingredients
– 1 package of cream cheese (8 oz), softened
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup whipped cream
– 1 cup crushed crispy rice cereal
– Cotton candy (for decoration)
– 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
– 2 eggs
– Oil (for frying)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer
– Deep fryer or heavy-bottom pot
– Cookie scoop or tablespoon
– Baking sheet
– Parchment paper
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, I prepped my mixing area by softening the cream cheese a bit before throwing it into the mixing bowl. I added the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract, then mixed everything until it was smooth and creamy. Let me tell you, the smell was heavenly! While that was going, I whipped up the cream separately until it formed soft peaks, then folded it gently into the cream cheese mixture, creating a lovely light texture. It was already starting to feel like a kitchen miracle! (See the next page below to continue steps…)