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Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Recipe

5.2 from 12 reviews

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.

Ingredients

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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)
  • 12 tsp cinnamon powder

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Cinnamon Roll Swirl Mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Add melted butter, mix, set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

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