Description
Indulge in this Fluffy & Creamy Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake, a rich fusion of spiced cinnamon rolls and velvety cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust and luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for holidays and special occasions!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup heavy cream
For the Cream Cheese Frosting (Optional):
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool.
Step 2: Make the Cinnamon Swirl
- In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Set aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Cheesecake Batter
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and mix until incorporated.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed to prevent excess air.
- Stir in vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream until smooth.
Step 4: Assemble the Cheesecake
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust.
- Drizzle half of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter and use a toothpick to create a swirl effect.
- Repeat with the remaining batter and cinnamon swirl.
- Place the springform pan in a roasting pan. Fill the roasting pan with hot water halfway up the cheesecake pan.
Step 5: Bake
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the center is slightly jiggly but set around the edges.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open for an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 6: Make the Cream Cheese Frosting (Optional)
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches a drizzly consistency.
- Drizzle over the chilled cheesecake before serving.
Notes
- Oreo Cinnamon Cheesecake – Use crushed Oreo cookies instead of graham crackers for the crust.
- Nutty Twist – Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon swirl.
- Chocolate Swirl – Mix melted chocolate into half of the cheesecake batter.
- Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake – Add ½ cup pumpkin puree and 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice to the batter.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: dessert, cheesecake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cinnamon roll cheesecake, creamy cheesecake, cinnamon swirl dessert, baked cheesecake, holiday cheesecake