Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the perfect combination of a classic cinnamon roll and creamy cheesecake with this decadent Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake recipe. A buttery graham cracker crust holds layers of rich cheesecake batter swirled with a sweet cinnamon mixture, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.
- Author: moretti
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 7 hours
- Yield: 1 8-9 inch cheesecake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (180 grams, or digestive biscuits)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (55 grams)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (85 grams)
Cinnamon Roll Swirl
- 1 cup brown sugar (220 grams)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (39 grams)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted (76 grams)
Cheesecake Batter
- 907 grams cream cheese, softened (4 packages of 8 oz.)
- 1 cup brown sugar (220 grams)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (120 grams)
- 4 large eggs, room temp
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 6 tbsp cream cheese (85 grams)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (125 grams)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240 ml)
- 1–2 tsp cinnamon powder
- Graham Cracker Crust Pre-heat the oven to 325ºF. Place graham crackers in a food processor and process into fine crumbs. Mix with brown sugar and cinnamon. Add melted butter, mix, press into pan, and bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
- Cinnamon Roll Swirl Mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Add melted butter, mix, set aside.
- Cheesecake Batter Grease pan. Beat cream cheese, sugars. Add sour cream, eggs, vanilla, salt. Layer batter and cinnamon swirl in pan. Bake in a water bath.
- Cream Cheese Frosting Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla. Whip heavy cream, fold into cream cheese mixture. Pipe onto cheesecake, sprinkle with cinnamon.
Notes
- For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before beginning.
- Allow the cheesecake to chill in the fridge for at least 6 hours before serving for the best texture.
- You can customize the level of cinnamon in the frosting to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake, Cheesecake Recipe, Cinnamon Swirl, Cream Cheese Frosting