Description
A decadent dessert combining the flavors of cinnamon rolls and classic cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (180 grams)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (55 grams)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (85 grams)
- Cinnamon Roll Swirl:
- 1 cup brown sugar (220 grams)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (39 grams)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted (76 grams)
- Cheesecake Batter:
- 907 grams cream cheese, softened (4 packages of 8 oz.)
- 1 cup brown sugar (220 grams)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (120 grams)
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 6 tbsp cream cheese (85 grams)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (125 grams)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240 ml)
- 1–2 tsp cinnamon powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into the pan.
- Prepare the cinnamon swirl: Combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter. Set aside.
- Make the cheesecake batter: Beat cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Mix well.
- Pour half the batter over the crust. Drop spoonfuls of cinnamon swirl mixture on top. Swirl gently.
- Add remaining batter and repeat the cinnamon swirl.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until the center is set. Let cool completely.
- Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Whip heavy cream until stiff, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread frosting over the cooled cheesecake. Dust with cinnamon powder.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid cracks.
- Chill the cheesecake thoroughly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll cheesecake, dessert, cheesecake recipe