Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed cinnamon grahams/vanilla wafers)

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

• ½ cup light brown sugar, packed

• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 1 cup sour cream (room temp)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp milk

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust

   • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

   • Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until evenly combined.

   • Press firmly into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside.

2. Make the Cinnamon Swirl

   • In a bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and melted butter until smooth. Set aside.

3. Prepare Cheesecake Filling

   • Beat cream cheese until smooth.

   • Add sugar and beat again. Mix in eggs one at a time.

   • Stir in sour cream, vanilla, and flour until just combined (don’t overmix).

4. Assemble

   • Pour half the cheesecake batter over the crust.

   • Drizzle half the cinnamon swirl mixture on top, using a knife to gently swirl it in.

   • Repeat with the remaining cheesecake batter and cinnamon swirl.

5. Bake

   • Place the springform pan in a larger roasting pan. Pour hot water into the roasting pan until it comes halfway up the cheesecake pan (water bath).

   • Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until the center is almost set (slightly wobbly).

   • Turn off oven, crack door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

6. Glaze

   • Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and pourable.

   • Drizzle over chilled cheesecake like cinnamon roll icing.

✨ Optional: Sprinkle with extra cinnamon sugar on top before serving for that cinnamon roll bakery vibe!