Description
This Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert fusion—creamy, rich cheesecake swirled with buttery cinnamon sugar and nestled on a cinnamon roll-inspired crust. Perfect for holidays, brunches, or anytime you want to impress with a decadent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Cinnamon Swirl Filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
For the Cream Cheese Frosting (optional):
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and melted butter for the cinnamon swirl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until combined. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the crust. Drizzle half of the cinnamon swirl over the batter. Repeat with remaining cheesecake batter and cinnamon swirl. Use a knife to gently swirl layers.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and enough milk to reach the desired consistency. Pipe or spread on top of cooled cheesecake.
Notes
- For added cinnamon roll flavor, sprinkle crushed cinnamon rolls or cinnamon toast crunch cereal on top.
- The cheesecake can be made 1–2 days ahead for easy entertaining.
- Swap graham crackers with crushed cinnamon graham crackers for an extra layer of flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 32g