Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert fusion with this Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake with Cream Cheese Icing! Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, rich and creamy cheesecake swirled with cinnamon sugar, and a luscious cream cheese icing, this decadent treat is perfect for holidays, special occasions, or any time you crave a comforting, sweet delight. Make-ahead friendly and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, this cinnamon roll cheesecake is a must-try for any dessert lover!
Ingredients
- Crust:
- Graham crackers
- Butter
- Granulated sugar
- Cheesecake Filling:
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Cinnamon Filling:
- Brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Cream Cheese Icing:
- Cream cheese
- Heavy cream
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a springform pan.
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter and granulated sugar.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan and bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool.
Step 2: Make the Cinnamon Filling
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Cheesecake Batter
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and mix until fully combined.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour. Mix until smooth.
Step 4: Assemble the Cheesecake
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter.
- Swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Repeat with remaining batter and cinnamon mixture.
Step 5: Bake
- Place cheesecake in a water bath to prevent cracking.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the center is slightly jiggly but set.
- Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with door slightly open for an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 6: Make the Cream Cheese Icing
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy.
- Drizzle over cooled cheesecake before serving.
Notes
- Nutty Crunch: Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Chocolate Twist: Mix in mini chocolate chips.
- Pumpkin Spice Version: Substitute cinnamon with pumpkin spice for a fall-inspired twist.
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free graham crackers for the crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- chill time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cinnamon roll cheesecake, cream cheese icing, baked cheesecake, cinnamon dessert, holiday dessert