Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake is a rich, indulgent dessert that blends the gooey, spiced goodness of a cinnamon roll with the creamy, tangy smoothness of classic cheesecake. It’s perfect for holidays, brunches, or anytime you want to wow a crowd.

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🍰 What Is Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake?

It’s usually made with:

• A graham cracker or cinnamon roll dough crust

• Cinnamon sugar swirl throughout the cheesecake batter

• A creamy vanilla cheesecake layer

• Often topped with cream cheese glaze or icing, like you’d find on cinnamon rolls

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📝 Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Recipe

Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed cinnamon rolls or Biscoff cookies)

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 6 tbsp melted butter

Cinnamon Swirl Filling:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1 tbsp cinnamon

• 2 tbsp flour

• 3 tbsp melted butter

Cheesecake Batter:

• 3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup sugar

• 3 eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Cream Cheese Glaze (optional):

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tbsp milk

• 1/2 tsp vanilla

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🔪 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a springform pan with parchment and lightly grease the sides.

2. Make the crust: Mix graham crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool.

3. Prepare cinnamon filling: Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and melted butter until paste-like.

4. Make cheesecake batter:

   • Beat cream cheese until smooth.

   • Add sugar, mix well.

   • Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, sour cream, and flour. Don’t overmix.

5. Layer cheesecake:

   • Pour half the batter into the crust.

   • Drop spoonfuls of cinnamon filling and swirl with a knife.

   • Add the rest of the cheesecake batter and repeat cinnamon swirl on top.

6. Bake: Place pan in a water bath. Bake for 60–70 minutes, until the edges are set and center jiggles slightly.

7. Cool: Turn off oven, crack the door, and cool cheesecake in the oven for 1 hour. Then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.

8. Glaze: Whisk cream cheese glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over the chilled cheesecake before serving.

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🍽️ Serving Tips:

• Serve chilled or at room temperature

• Pair with hot coffee or chai tea

• Add chopped pecans for texture

Would you like a no-bake version, a shortcut with canned cinnamon rolls, or a gluten-free variation?