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Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake


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  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 6 hours (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert mash-up—creamy vanilla cheesecake swirled with rich cinnamon sugar filling and set on a buttery graham cracker crust. Finished with a light cinnamon cream cheese frosting, it tastes just like a cinnamon roll in cheesecake form. Perfect for holidays, brunches, or whenever you’re craving something indulgent.


Ingredients

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Graham Cracker Crust

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuit crumbs)

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Cinnamon Roll Swirl

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Batter

  • 907 grams cream cheese, softened (four 8 oz packages)

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 4 large eggs, room temperature

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 6 tablespoons cream cheese

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 12 teaspoons cinnamon powder (to taste)


Instructions

  • Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.

  • In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool while preparing the filling.

  • Make the cinnamon swirl: In a bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter until smooth. Set aside.

  • Make the cheesecake batter: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and salt. Mix until combined.

  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated. Do not overmix.

  • Pour half the cheesecake batter over the crust. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon swirl over the batter and swirl with a knife. Repeat with remaining batter and cinnamon swirl.

  • Place the pan in a water bath and bake for 55–65 minutes or until the center is almost set. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door cracked for 1 hour.

  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  • Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Stir in cinnamon to taste.

  • Spread or pipe the frosting over the chilled cheesecake before serving.

Notes

  • Always use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.

  • For a clean cut, warm your knife under hot water before slicing.

  • This cheesecake freezes well without frosting for up to 2 months.

  • Add extra cinnamon to the frosting for a stronger spice kick.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American