Feel like a fancy dessert chef when you whip up this colorful Cotton Candy Burrito. Have fun with the colors and additions to this sweet treat while wowing friends and family. It’s quick and easy to toss together, and makes for a modern or unique dessert for parties, get togethers, and more.
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If you've got a sweet tooth, you have to try a cotton candy burrito.
They’re so pretty and colorful, but they're super rich. One burrito usually is enough for at least four people all on its own.
If you can't find cotton candy burritos near you, don't worry - I'll show you how to make one at home!
How to Make a Cotton Candy Burrito
Lay out the cotton candy - Store bought cotton candy comes in packed tight lumps. Gently find the ends of these lumps, balls, etc. and lightly unravel them.
Lay them together to form around a 15x7-inch rectangle. Press along the edges of where the cotton candy meets to connect it together a bit, but don’t press too hard.
Add the filling - Using either ice cream or frosting, place three scoops directly in the middle of the cotton candy rectangle.
Add your choice of candy, sprinkles, crushed cereal, etc. Don’t fill it too much, as it will be hard to roll, just like any burrito.
Roll it up and enjoy - Starting at one of the long ends, roll up the burrito like you would cinnamon roll dough, tucking in the sides as you go. Slice it with a sharp knife down the middle, serve, and enjoy!
Tips and Variations
Choose any color - White, red, and pink cotton candy was popular in the store when I made this because of the holiday.
However, you can use any color cotton candy you can get your hands on. Customize it and make it match a party theme, a holiday, etc.
Use gloves - I used elastic gloves and I suggest you do as well.
Cotton candy disintegrates with moisture and handling the cotton candy with bare hands can cause it to get sticky, gross, and difficult to handle.
Mix up the fillers - I used frosting and sprinkles since that’s what I had on hand.
However, you can use any filling you choose such as frosting, ice cream, etc. just as long as it can stay a bit more solid within the burrito.
As far as the sprinkles, you can go hog wild with the candy, cereal, sprinkles, chocolate, etc. It’s whatever you want to put in there, just don’t forget you’ll have to roll it up after you add everything on.
Use wax paper - I suggest using wax paper and a large flat surface to make the candy burrito on. This ensures the burrito stays clean and doesn’t stick to anything.
Storage - It’s best to eat these candy burritos right after they’re made as they don’t store well. The fridge or the freezer are not good spots because of the moisture.
Common Questions About Cotton Candy Burrito
Where Can You Get a Cotton Candy Burrito?
With this recipe, you can get a cotton candy burrito right in your own kitchen within ten minutes. Plus, it’s cheaper, easier, and it involves less driving.
However, if you’re looking to pick up a candy burrito without having to make one, you’ll have to go to Las Vegas, San Diego, or Los Angeles.
There aren’t many places that sell them, but some of the larger cities in the US have at least one place where you might find them.
If you end up taking a whack at this cotton candy burrito, please share your experience and photos with us in the comments or on social media!
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Cotton Candy Burrito
Ingredients
- 1 large tub cotton candy
- ¾ cup frosting or ice cream
- 1 tablespoons sprinkles optional
- gloves
Instructions
- Using gloves, pull the cotton candy out of the tub gently and begin finding the ends of each piece and unraveling it.
- Lay it out in a rectangle-ish form and lightly press the separate pieces together along the connecting edges, but don’t squash it too much. Your rectangle should be at least 15 inches long and 7 inches wide or close to it.
- In the middle of the cotton candy, put about three scoops of frosting or ice cream, each scoop about ¼ of a cup in size.
- Top with sprinkles, candy, crushed cereal, whatever you choose.
- Still with gloves on, start at one end and slowly start to roll it up like cinnamon roll dough. Tuck in the sides as you go along, and tightly pack in the cotton candy as you roll so it keeps form and doesn’t fall apart.
- Once rolled, cut in half with a sharp knife and enjoy!
Notes
- Choose any color - White, red, and pink cotton candy was popular in the store when I made this because of the holiday. However, you can use any color cotton candy you can get your hands on. Customize it and make it match a party theme, a holiday, etc.
- Use gloves - I used elastic gloves and I suggest you do as well. Cotton candy disintegrates with moisture and handling the cotton candy with bare hands can cause it to get sticky, gross, and difficult to handle.
- Mix up the fillers - I used frosting and sprinkles since that’s what I had on hand. However, you can use any filling you choose such as frosting, ice cream, etc. just as long as it can stay a bit more solid within the burrito.
- As far as the sprinkles, you can go hog wild with the candy, cereal, sprinkles, chocolate, etc. It’s whatever you want to put in there, just don’t forget you’ll have to roll it up after you add everything on.
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