Description
Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake is a heavenly dessert that beautifully merges the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls with the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake. This indulgent treat features a buttery graham cracker crust layered with a cinnamon roll-inspired filling and topped with a smooth cheesecake mixture swirled with cinnamon sugar. Finished off with a luscious cream cheese frosting, this dessert is perfect for any occasion—be it a special gathering or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Each slice promises to impress with its stunning presentation and irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 24 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk (optional, to thin if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- For the crust, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- For the cinnamon roll layer, combine softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until creamy; spread over the crust.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat softened cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon; blend until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cinnamon roll layer and bake for about 55 minutes or until set.
- Let cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting made by mixing softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg