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Delicious Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake topped with caramel and cinnamon swirls.

Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

This dreamy Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake combines rich, creamy cheesecake with the warm flavors of cinnamon rolls, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
For the Cheesecake
  • 2 packages cream cheese, softened (8-ounce each)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Roll Swirl
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup icing (store-bought or homemade)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for about 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until creamy and smooth. Add sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs; mix until everything is perfectly blended. Sprinkle in the ground cinnamon and give it one last gentle mix.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. Spoon half of the cheesecake mixture into the crust, then sprinkle the cinnamon mixture on top. Swirl it into the cheesecake using a knife.
  5. Pour the remaining cheesecake batter on top of the cinnamon swirl. Optionally sprinkle more cinnamon sugar on top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the center is set.
  2. Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature for about an hour, then refrigerate it for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
Serving
  1. Drizzle icing over the top before serving.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps in your cheesecake. This cheesecake can also be made a day in advance for better flavor development. Store leftovers tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for up to five days.