Description
Indulge in this Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake! It combines creamy cheesecake with rich cinnamon swirls and a sweet glaze, perfect for every occasion.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Base:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake at 325°F (165°C) for 8 minutes.
- Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Cinnamon Swirl: Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter into a thick paste.
- Assemble: Layer half the filling, drizzle and swirl half the cinnamon mix. Repeat with remaining filling and swirl.
- Bake: Bake in a water bath for 50-60 minutes. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate for 4+ hours.
- Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over chilled cheesecake before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers.
- Let cream cheese soften for a lump-free filling.
- Avoid overbaking to keep the cheesecake creamy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg