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Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

Dreamy Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake: A Swirl of Sweetness


  • Author: Sarah Harris
  • Total Time: 44 minute

Ingredients

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    • For the Crust:
        • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

        • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

        • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

    • For the Cheesecake Filling:
        • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

        • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

        • 3 large eggs

        • 1 cup sour cream

        • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

        • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or zest

    • For the Cinnamon Roll Layer:
        • 1 cup warm milk or water

        • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

        • 1 teaspoon sugar

        • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter

        • 1/4 cup sugar

        • 1 teaspoon salt

        • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

    • For the Cinnamon Filling:
        • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

        • 1 cup packed light brown sugar

        • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

        • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

    • For the Glaze:
        • 1 cup powdered sugar

        • 23 tablespoons milk

        • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract


Instructions

Prepare the Crust:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl.

Press the mixture into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a springform pan.

Bake for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to cool.

Make the Cheesecake Filling:

In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.

Gradually add the sugar, mixing well after each addition.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Set aside.

Create the Cinnamon Roll Dough:

Warm the milk and add yeast and a teaspoon of sugar, wait for it to become foamy (5 minutes)

In a bowl add the butter, sugar, salt, then add the yeast mixture

Gradually add flour and knead the dough until it’s smooth.

Place the dough in a greased bowl and let it rise for 1 hour or until it’s doubled.

Prepare the Cinnamon Roll Layer:

Roll out the dough into a large rectangle.

Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg (optional).

Roll up the dough tightly, and cut into 1-inch thick slices

Assemble the Cheesecake:

Pour cheesecake batter over the cooled crust.

Arrange the cinnamon roll slices over the cheesecake.

Gently swirl the rolls into the batter using a knife or skewer.

Bake the Cheesecake:

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

Bake for 60-75 minutes or until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles.

Turn off the oven, open the door slightly, and allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour.

Cool and Set:

Remove from oven and cool completely at room temperature.

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.

Make the Glaze:

Combine the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.

Whisk until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cheesecake.

  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60-75 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 500-600 per slice