Description
Indulgent cinnamon roll honeybun cheesecake merges classic dessert flavors into one irresistible treat. Sweet cinnamon swirls and creamy cheesecake layers promise pure dessert bliss that will make weekend baking feel like a delicious celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) melted butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Flavor and Topping Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the foundation by mixing graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar, pressing firmly into a 9-inch springform pan at 350F (175C).
- Whip cream cheese until silky, gradually incorporating sugar until achieving a light, airy texture.
- Gently blend sour cream into the cream cheese mixture, adding eggs individually and mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Infuse the batter with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a fragrant and rich base.
- Carefully transfer the creamy mixture into the prepared crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- Strategically layer unrolled cinnamon rolls across the cheesecake surface, creating an artistic pattern.
- Lightly brush the cinnamon rolls with melted butter to enhance their golden appearance and flavor.
- Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes until the center sets with a gentle wobble.
- Allow the cheesecake to rest inside the turned-off oven for an additional 30 minutes, promoting even cooling and preventing cracks.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Enhance crust stability by pressing firmly into the pan, ensuring an even, compact base that doesn’t crumble when slicing.
- Control cinnamon roll placement for a visually stunning top layer by overlapping slightly and leaving small gaps to allow cheesecake peek-through.
- Prevent cheesecake cracking by using room temperature ingredients and avoiding overmixing, which introduces excess air into the batter.
- Accommodate gluten-free diets by substituting graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for an equally delicious crust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 117
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg