Description
Indulge in a decadent Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake that combines the flavors of your favorite cereal with a creamy, rich cheesecake filling. This dessert is a delightful twist on a classic treat, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal (crushed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Topping:
- 1 cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal (whole or lightly crushed, for topping)
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Prepare the Crust: Mix crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal with melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, sour cream, heavy cream, cinnamon, and salt. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly. Cool in the oven, then chill for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Top with more Cinnamon Toast Crunch and whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, bake the base a few minutes longer.
- To prevent cracks, bake in a water bath or use a pan of hot water below.
- Best enjoyed chilled within 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
