Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert with this Decadent Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake recipe. A creamy cheesecake filling swirled with a cinnamon sugar mixture, all atop a buttery graham cracker crust, and finished with a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling:
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the cinnamon swirl:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the outside with foil to prevent leaks.
- Make the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Create the cinnamon swirl: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and melted butter. Layer batter and swirl mixture in pan.
- Bake: Place pan in a larger pan with hot water. Bake for 55-65 minutes.
- Cool: Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over the cheesecake before serving.
Notes
- For extra indulgence, top with whipped cream or caramel sauce.
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps.
- Cheesecake slices best when chilled overnight.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
