Description
Creamy cinnamon roll cheesecake merges classic dessert flavors into one indulgent treat. Sweet layers of cream cheese and cinnamon swirl create a delectable experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat oven to 325F (160C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with light greasing.
- Create the graham cracker foundation by blending crumbs with melted butter, firmly pressing the mixture into the pan’s bottom to establish a solid base.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar in a mixing bowl until achieving a silky-smooth consistency, gradually incorporating eggs one at a time.
- Gently fold in sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour, ensuring the mixture remains uniform and free of lumps.
- Prepare the signature cinnamon swirl by thoroughly combining brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate small bowl.
- Carefully pour approximately half the cheesecake batter over the graham cracker crust, evenly distributing the mixture.
- Generously sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar blend across the initial batter layer, creating delicate swirling patterns.
- Gently add remaining cheesecake batter, using a knife to create elegant marbled effects throughout the surface.
- Transfer to preheated oven and bake for 60-70 minutes, monitoring until the center sets and edges appear slightly firm.
- Remove from oven and allow complete cooling at room temperature before transferring to refrigerator.
- Chill for minimum 4 hours to ensure proper texture and flavor development.
- Slice into elegant wedges and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use food processor to finely crush graham crackers for a smoother, more compact base that holds together perfectly.
- Allow cream cheese to reach room temperature before mixing to ensure ultra-smooth, lump-free cheesecake texture.
- Use a thin knife or toothpick to create elegant marbled patterns without overmixing the cinnamon-sugar layer.
- This cheesecake actually tastes better when chilled overnight, allowing flavors to meld and intensify dramatically.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 486
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg