Description

This cinnamon roll cheesecake is a luscious dessert that fuses the best of both worlds: the creamy richness of cheesecake and the comforting, spiced sweetness of cinnamon rolls. With a graham cracker-cinnamon crust, a velvety cheesecake filling, and a cinnamon swirl running through it, this treat is finished with a sweet vanilla glaze for the perfect touch.

Ingredients

Scale

For the cinnamon roll crust:

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons melted butter

For the cinnamon swirl:

⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons melted butter
For the cheesecake filling:
24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
¾ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs

For the glaze:

¾ cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2️⃣ Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Set aside.
3️⃣ Prepare cinnamon swirl: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and melted butter in a small bowl. Set aside.
4️⃣ Beat cream cheese until smooth in a large bowl. Add granulated sugar and beat until fluffy.
5️⃣ Mix in sour cream and vanilla until fully incorporated.
6️⃣ Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until blended to avoid overbeating.
7️⃣ Layer: Pour half the cheesecake batter into the crust. Drizzle half the cinnamon swirl and gently swirl with a knife.
8️⃣ Repeat: Pour the remaining batter and swirl in the rest of the cinnamon mixture.
9️⃣ Bake for 50–60 minutes, until the center is mostly set but still slightly jiggly.
🔟 Cool slowly: Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool for 1 hour inside.
1️⃣1️⃣ Chill: Remove from oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
1️⃣2️⃣ Add glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the chilled cheesecake before serving

Notes

For clean slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe it between cuts.
Letting the cheesecake chill overnight enhances flavor and texture.
You can add chopped pecans to the cinnamon swirl for a nutty crunch.

Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 55 min