Description
A delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and warm, comforting cinnamon roll flavors, perfect for any gathering or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix the Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 cup sugar and vanilla extract, and blend until creamy.
- Add Eggs & Sour Cream: Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well; add sour cream and stir until smooth.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar: Blend ground cinnamon with brown sugar.
- Layer the Cake: Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the crust. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Add the remaining batter and sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar on top. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set. Turn off the oven and let cheesecake cool inside for about an hour.
- Chill Before Serving: Let it sit at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
For a smoother cheesecake, use room temperature ingredients. Don’t overbake to avoid cracks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg