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Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

This Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake brings together the comforting swirl of cinnamon rolls with the creamy indulgence of cheesecake — a show-stopping dessert perfect for holidays, brunches, or special celebrations.

  • Total Time: 6–8 hours (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 5 tbsp melted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Make Crust: Mix graham crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Press into pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 min.
  2. Cinnamon Swirl: Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and melted butter. Set aside.
  3. Cheesecake Batter: Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, eggs (one at a time), and sour cream until smooth.
  4. Assemble: Pour ⅓ cheesecake batter over crust, drizzle cinnamon swirl, gently swirl with knife. Repeat layers.
  5. Bake: Bake in water bath at 325°F (160°C) for 60–70 min. Cool, then chill 6+ hours.
  6. Top: Whisk icing ingredients and drizzle over chilled cheesecake.
  • Author: Tom
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 70 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Keywords: cinnamon roll cheesecake, cinnamon swirl cheesecake, cream cheese cinnamon dessert, holiday cheesecake, spiced cheesecake

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