Description

If you’re craving a dessert that blends comforting cinnamon spice with rich, creamy indulgence, look no further than this Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake. It’s the ultimate mashup of a bakery-fresh cinnamon roll and a luscious cheesecake, perfect for those searching for easy dessert ideas, decadent brunch recipes, or crowd-pleasing holiday treats. The buttery graham cracker crust holds a velvety cream cheese filling, swirled with gooey cinnamon sugar ribbons, and crowned with silky cream cheese frosting. Whether you serve it for breakfast, dessert, or a special gathering, this easy recipe will leave your guests in awe and your taste buds dancing.

Ingredients

Crust:

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

¼ cup brown sugar

½ teaspoon cinnamon

6 tablespoons melted butter

Cinnamon Filling:

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

1 cup brown sugar

1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

Cheesecake Batter:

3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

3 large eggs

½ cup sour cream

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Frosting (optional):

4 oz cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons butter, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1–2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by greasing and lining the bottom.
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
Combine cinnamon filling ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time, then add sour cream and flour. Blend until smooth.
Pour half of the cheesecake batter into crust. Drop spoonfuls of cinnamon filling and gently swirl with a knife.
Add remaining batter and repeat the swirl with more filling.
Place pan in a water bath. Bake for 55–65 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Cool in oven with door cracked for 1 hour.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Optional: Mix frosting ingredients and pipe or spread on top before serving. Dust with cinnamon.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 4+ hours
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Dessert