Description
This Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake brings together the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls with the creamy richness of cheesecake in one unforgettable dessert. With layers of cinnamon-sugar swirls baked into a silky filling and resting on a crunchy graham cracker crust, it’s a showstopper perfect for holidays, birthdays, brunch, or any time you’re craving something special. Whether you’re looking for breakfast ideas, dinner party desserts, or just a quick baking project, this easy recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your rotation of food ideas.
Ingredients
3 blocks cream cheese (8 oz each)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar (for swirl)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup melted butter (for swirl)
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup melted butter (for crust)
1/4 cup brown sugar (for crust)
1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional glaze)
1 to 2 tablespoons milk (optional glaze)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a water bath.
2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar in a bowl. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
3. In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter to create the cinnamon swirl mixture. Set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, then sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated. Mix in flour last.
5. Pour half the cheesecake batter over the crust. Drizzle half the cinnamon swirl. Swirl gently with a knife. Repeat with the remaining batter and cinnamon mixture. Swirl again.
6. Place springform pan in the water bath and bake for 55–70 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
7. Turn off oven, crack door open, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
9. For optional glaze, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over chilled cheesecake.
10. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Always use full-fat block cream cheese for the best texture.
Allow all dairy ingredients to come to room temperature before mixing.
A proper water bath is key to preventing cracks and ensuring even baking.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg