Description
Indulge in the perfect marriage of cinnamon rolls and cheesecake with this decadent Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake recipe. Creamy cheesecake with a cinnamon swirl sits atop a graham cracker crust, finished with a sweet glaze for a truly delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the cinnamon swirl:
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling:
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
For the glaze (optional):
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 325°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan. Wrap the pan in foil if using a water bath.
- Prepare the crust: Mix crust ingredients, press into the pan, and bake. Set aside to cool.
- Make the cinnamon swirl: Combine all swirl ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add sour cream, vanilla, and eggs.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour half of the filling over the crust, add half of the cinnamon swirl, repeat, and swirl with a knife.
- Bake: Place in a water bath and bake for 55–65 minutes. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate.
- Glaze and serve: Mix glaze ingredients, drizzle over the cheesecake, and serve chilled.
Notes
- This cheesecake can be made ahead and refrigerated for 1–2 days.
- For a thicker crust, increase graham cracker crumbs to 2 cups.
- Top with whipped cream or toasted pecans for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
