Description
Indulge in the heavenly combination of a classic cinnamon roll and rich, creamy cheesecake with this decadent Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake recipe. Perfect for dessert lovers and special occasions.
Ingredients
For the crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
For the cinnamon swirl:
1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
For the cheesecake filling:
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese (softened), 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup sour cream, 3 large eggs, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1–2 tablespoons milk, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press firmly into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the cinnamon swirl: Combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter to form a paste.
- Make the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and eggs. Pour half of the batter over the crust.
- Add cinnamon swirl: Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the batter and swirl gently with a knife. Repeat with the remaining batter and swirl.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes, then cool in the oven. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare the glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over chilled cheesecake before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, bake the cheesecake in a water bath.
- Add chopped pecans to the cinnamon swirl for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
