Description
A dreamy mashup of cinnamon rolls and cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, rich cinnamon swirl, and cream cheese frosting on top!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (180g)
¼ cup brown sugar (55g)
½ tsp ground cinnamon
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (85g)
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
1 cup brown sugar (220g)
⅓ cup all-purpose flour (39g)
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted (76g)
For the Cheesecake Batter:
32 oz cream cheese, softened (907g)
1 cup brown sugar (220g)
¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
½ cup sour cream (120g)
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tbsp vanilla extract
½ tsp salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
6 tbsp cream cheese, softened (85g)
1 cup powdered sugar (125g)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream (240ml)
1–2 tsp ground cinnamon, for garnish
Instructions
Make the Crust:
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham crumbs, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add melted butter, stir, and press into 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 mins; cool.Make the Cinnamon Swirl:
Mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter until smooth. Set aside.Make the Cheesecake Batter:
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugars, mix well. Add sour cream, then eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla and salt.Assemble:
Layer ⅓ of batter into crust, drizzle with ⅓ cinnamon swirl. Repeat layers twice, ending with swirl on top. Swirl gently with knife.Bake:
Wrap pan in foil. Place in water bath and bake 55–65 mins until center is set but jiggles slightly. Cool in oven for 1 hour, then chill for 6+ hours.Make the Frosting:
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Whip cream to stiff peaks; fold into cheese mixture until fluffy.
Serve:
Unmold cheesecake, frost the top, sprinkle with cinnamon, slice, and enjoy.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for best texture.
- Can be made a day ahead—flavors improve overnight.
- For extra indulgence, drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
