Fluffy & Creamy Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
A delightful blend of cheesecake and cinnamon rolls, featuring a graham cracker crust, rich cream cheese frosting, and a sweet cinnamon sugar topping.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
For the cheesecake filling
- 4 packages (8-ounce) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
For the cinnamon sugar topping
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add in the vanilla extract and blend.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Make sure everything is fully incorporated.
- Stir in the sour cream and ground cinnamon until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake filling into the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
Baking
- Bake for about 55-60 minutes or until the center is slightly jiggly but not liquid.
- Once baked, turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven for an hour to cool gradually.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven, let it cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Frosting and Topping
- For the frosting, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until fluffy, then gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Add vanilla and cinnamon, and mix again.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cheesecake.
- For the topping, mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the frosting.
Serving
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours for best results. Variations include adding pumpkin puree or chocolate chips.