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Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

A delightful dessert combining the creamy richness of cheesecake with the sweet, spiced goodness of cinnamon rolls. This visually stunning dish is perfect for any occasion and sure to impress your guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (or graham cracker crumbs)
  • 0.25 cups 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 5 tbsp 5 tbsp butter, melted
Cheesecake and Cinnamon Filling
  • 24 oz 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 large 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1.25 cups 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 5 tbsp 5 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.75 cups 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Frosting
  • 2 oz 2 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 6 tbsp 6 tbsp butter, room temperature
  • 0.5 tsp 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4-5 tbsp 4-5 tbsp heavy cream

Method
 

Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the vanilla wafer crumbs, sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for about 10 minutes. Let it cool.
Cheesecake and Cinnamon Filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with sugar until smooth.
  2. Add flour, sour cream, vanilla, and ground cinnamon, mixing until creamy.
  3. Add the eggs, mixing one at a time until just blended.
  4. In another bowl, combine brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and flour. Drizzle in the melted butter and stir until well mixed.
  5. In the pan, pour half of the cheesecake mixture, then dollop the cinnamon filling over it. Swirl with a knife!
  6. Pour the remaining cheesecake mixture on top and bake for 60-70 minutes. Let it cool at room temperature and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Frosting
  1. Beat the cream cheese and butter together. Add vanilla, then mix in the powdered sugar and enough heavy cream to reach your desired consistency.

Notes

For serving, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, pair with coffee or tea, and add fresh fruit for a pop of color. Store in the fridge for about 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.