Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake with the flavors of Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs fine ground
- 2 cups cinnamon toast crunch cereal crumbs fine ground
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 4–5 cups boiling water for the water bath used when baking the cheesecake
- Cheesecake
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cinnamon toast crunch cereal
- 32 ounces (4 – 8-ounce) blocks full-fat cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 6 large eggs room temperature
- White Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup white chocolate chips Ghirardelli brand
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Garnish
- 6 ounces whipped topping thawed
- 1 cup cinnamon toast crunch cereal lightly crushed into smaller pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon toast crunch crumbs, and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in heavy cream and cinnamon toast crunch cereal.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust.
- Place the springform pan in a larger pan and fill the outer pan with boiling water.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream in a saucepan, then pour over white chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
- Spread the ganache over the chilled cheesecake.
- Top with whipped topping and crushed cinnamon toast crunch cereal before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- Use a water bath to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
- Refrigerate overnight for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake, cheesecake, dessert, cinnamon toast crunch