Ingredients
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- For the Crust:
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
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- For the Crust:
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- For the Cheesecake Filling:
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- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
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- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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- 3 large eggs
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- 1 cup sour cream
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- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or zest
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- For the Cheesecake Filling:
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- For the Cinnamon Roll Layer:
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- 1 cup warm milk or water
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- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
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- 1 teaspoon sugar
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- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
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- 1/4 cup sugar
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- 1 teaspoon salt
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- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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- For the Cinnamon Roll Layer:
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- For the Cinnamon Filling:
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- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
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- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
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- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
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- For the Cinnamon Filling:
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- For the Glaze:
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- 1 cup powdered sugar
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- 2–3 tablespoons milk
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- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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- For the Glaze:
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