Rich and Creamy Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

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If you’re a fan of both cinnamon rolls and cheesecake (who isn’t, right?), then you’re in for an absolute treat! Imagine a cheesecake that’s swirled with cinnamon, has a buttery graham cracker crust, and is topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Sounds like the perfect dessert, doesn’t it? This Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake is everything you love about a warm, gooey cinnamon roll but in cheesecake form. Trust me, this one will be your new favorite dessert!

This recipe combines the best of both worlds: the smooth, creamy richness of a cheesecake and the cozy, spiced sweetness of a cinnamon roll. It’s an irresistible treat that’s perfect for special occasions, weekend desserts, or just when you need to spoil yourself a little. Plus, it’s super fun to make—watching that cinnamon swirl come together as you layer the cheesecake is almost as satisfying as the first bite!

Let’s walk through how to make this sweet and indulgent dessert that will have everyone at your table asking for more.

How to Make Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

Ingredients you’ll need for the crust
  • 2 cups graham crackers, crushed
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Ingredients you’ll need for the cinnamon swirl
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter

Ingredients you’ll need for the cheesecake
  • 24 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream

Ingredients you’ll need for the cream cheese frosting
  • 6 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Step by Step Guide

1. Start by preparing your springform pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper and set it aside.

2. In a food processor or blender, crush the graham crackers into crumbs. Then, mix the crumbs with the brown sugar in a bowl. Pour in the melted butter and stir until everything is well combined.

3. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan (using the bottom of a small glass works wonders). Pop it into the freezer while you prep the cheesecake filling.

4. Make the Cheesecake Filling. Preheat your oven to 325°F. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth.

5. Add the white sugar, salt, and flour and mix until everything is well incorporated. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing in between each addition.

6. After the last egg, add the vanilla extract and sour cream, and mix until everything is smooth and creamy. Set this aside while you prepare the cinnamon swirl.

7. Make the Cinnamon Swirl. In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and softened butter. Use a fork to mix everything together until it forms a crumbly texture.

8. Layer the Cheesecake. Take your graham cracker crust out of the freezer. Pour half of the cheesecake filling into the pan, spreading it evenly. Then, spoon half of the cinnamon mixture over the filling.

9. Add the second half of the cheesecake filling and top it with the rest of the cinnamon mixture.

10. Using a rubber spatula, gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the cheesecake filling for that signature swirl.

11. Bake your cheesecake for about 55-60 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly. Once done, turn off the oven, crack the oven door, and let the cheesecake sit for an hour to finish cooking.

12. After that, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to let it chill and set completely.

13. While the cheesecake chills, it’s time to make the frosting! Beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.

14. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and mix until the frosting is light and whipped. Once it’s ready, transfer the frosting into a piping bag with a small round metal tip or just cut the end off the bag.

15. Once your cheesecake has chilled and set, pipe a large swirl of cream cheese frosting from the center outwards, close to the edge of the cheesecake. Finish off with a sprinkle of cinnamon for that perfect touch. Then, cut, serve, and prepare for everyone to rave about this dreamy dessert!

And there you have it! This Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake is perfect for any dessert lover. Whether you’re making it for a family gathering, a special occasion, or just to treat yourself, this cheesecake will absolutely steal the show.

With the buttery graham cracker crust, the creamy cheesecake filling, the irresistible cinnamon swirl, and the decadent cream cheese frosting, you’ve got the ultimate dessert. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your ingredients, get baking, and enjoy a slice (or two) of this cinnamon-swirled perfection!

Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

This Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert mashup, combining the creamy richness of cheesecake with the sweet, spiced goodness of cinnamon rolls.
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Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 2 cups graham crackers, crushed
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cinnamon Swirl

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter

For the Cheesecake

  • 24 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 6 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

  • Start by preparing your springform pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper and set it aside.
  • In a food processor or blender, crush the graham crackers into crumbs. Then, mix the crumbs with the brown sugar in a bowl. Pour in the melted butter and stir until everything is well combined.
  • Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan (using the bottom of a small glass works wonders). Pop it into the freezer while you prep the cheesecake filling.
  • Make the Cheesecake Filling. Preheat your oven to 325°F. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth.
  • Add the white sugar, salt, and flour and mix until everything is well incorporated. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing in between each addition.
  • After the last egg, add the vanilla extract and sour cream, and mix until everything is smooth and creamy. Set this aside while you prepare the cinnamon swirl.
  • Make the Cinnamon Swirl. In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and softened butter. Use a fork to mix everything together until it forms a crumbly texture.
  • Layer the Cheesecake. Take your graham cracker crust out of the freezer. Pour half of the cheesecake filling into the pan, spreading it evenly. Then, spoon half of the cinnamon mixture over the filling.
  • Add the second half of the cheesecake filling and top it with the rest of the cinnamon mixture.
  • Using a rubber spatula, gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the cheesecake filling for that signature swirl.
  • Bake your cheesecake for about 55-60 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly. Once done, turn off the oven, crack the oven door, and let the cheesecake sit for an hour to finish cooking.
  • After that, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to let it chill and set completely.
  • While the cheesecake chills, it’s time to make the frosting! Beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
  • Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and mix until the frosting is light and whipped. Once it’s ready, transfer the frosting into a piping bag with a small round metal tip or just cut the end off the bag.
  • Once your cheesecake has chilled and set, pipe a large swirl of cream cheese frosting from the center outwards, close to the edge of the cheesecake. Finish off with a sprinkle of cinnamon for that perfect touch. Then, cut, serve, and prepare for everyone to rave about this dreamy dessert!
Author: carlycampbell

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