01/30/2026
Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the cinnamon swirl:
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the bottom in foil for a water bath.
2. Make the crust:
- Mix crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press into the pan and bake for 8 minutes. Let cool.
3. Prepare the cinnamon swirl:
- Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Set aside.
4. Make the filling:
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time.
5. Assemble the cheesecake:
- Pour half the cheesecake filling over the crust.
- Drizzle half the cinnamon swirl mixture and use a knife to create swirls.
- Repeat with remaining cheesecake batter and swirl mix.
6. Place pan in a water bath and bake for 50–60 minutes, until center is nearly set.
- Turn off oven and let cheesecake sit inside for 1 hour. Remove, cool, then chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
7. Drizzle with vanilla glaze before serving.
Prep Time: 25 minutes | Bake Time: 1 hour | Chill Time: 4+ hours
Servings: 10–12