Description
Delightful cinnamon roll cheesecake offers a perfect blend of classic dessert flavors with creamy cheesecake and warm cinnamon swirls. Home bakers can easily create this indulgent treat that promises to impress guests with its rich, comforting taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz (907 g) cream cheese (softened)
- 6 tbsps (85 g) cream cheese (softened)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ cups (360 g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 ¼ cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsps (85 g) unsalted butter (melted)
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream
- 2 tbsps ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Blend graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter until sandy. Press mixture firmly into a parchment-lined springform pan and bake at 325°F for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
- Cinnamon Swirl Creation: Whisk brown sugar, melted butter, flour, and ground cinnamon into a smooth mixture, setting aside for later incorporation.
- Cheesecake Batter Development: Beat cream cheese until creamy, gradually adding granulated sugar, brown sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until completely smooth.
- Egg Integration: Gently fold eggs into the batter one at a time, ensuring complete incorporation without overmixing.
- Layering and Marbling: Pour half the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust, then drizzle half the cinnamon swirl mixture, creating intricate marble patterns using a knife.
- Baking Process: Place springform pan in a water bath and bake at 325°F for 60-70 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly but mostly set.
- Cooling Technique: Turn off oven, crack the door, and allow cheesecake to cool gradually for 30 minutes, then remove and cool completely at room temperature.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate for minimum 4 hours or overnight to achieve optimal texture and flavor development.
- Frosting Finalization: Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla, then fold in whipped heavy cream until light and fluffy.
- Decorative Finish: Spread frosting evenly across chilled cheesecake and dust with a delicate sprinkle of ground cinnamon for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Precise Crust Technique: Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly to create a solid, uniform base that won’t crumble when slicing the cheesecake.
- Master Water Bath Method: Use hot water in the larger baking dish to create gentle, consistent heat that prevents cracks and ensures smooth, creamy texture.
- Egg Incorporation Strategy: Add eggs one at a time on low speed to maintain batter’s silky consistency and prevent potential lumping or overbeating.
- Cooling Patience Matters: Allow cheesecake to cool gradually inside the oven with the door cracked, then completely at room temperature before refrigerating to prevent surface cracks and maintain perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 221 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 142 mg