Description
Cinnamon roll cheesecake merges classic pastry comfort with creamy dessert indulgence. Swirls of cinnamon and rich cream cheese create a delightful fusion that satisfies sweet cravings with each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz (900 g) cream cheese, softened
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 1 ¼ cups (250 g) brown sugar
- 2 cups (250 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 14 tbsps butter, melted
- 4 tsps cinnamon
- 4 tbsps sugar
- 4 tbsps lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers and blend with melted butter, ground cinnamon, and sugar until a uniform crumbly texture forms, then firmly press into a springform pan, covering the base and slightly extending up the sides.
- Crust Baking: Toast the crust in a preheated oven until lightly golden and set, then reduce temperature for the subsequent baking stages.
- Cinnamon Roll Filling: Whisk flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter into a smooth, spreadable mixture that will create delightful swirls throughout the cheesecake.
- Cheesecake Batter: Whip cream cheese until silky, gradually incorporating flour, sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, ensuring a luxurious and perfectly blended consistency.
- Egg Integration: Gently fold eggs into the cream cheese mixture, one at a time, maintaining a light and airy texture without overmixing.
- Layering and Marbling: Alternate layers of cinnamon roll filling and cheesecake batter, creating a beautiful marbled pattern by gently swirling with a knife.
- Water Bath Baking: Position the cheesecake in a water bath and bake at a low temperature, allowing it to set slowly and develop a creamy, crack-free surface.
- Cooling Process: After baking, let the cheesecake cool gradually inside the oven, then transfer to a cooling rack and refrigerate overnight to enhance flavor and achieve a dense, rich texture.
- Cinnamon Glaze Finale: Whisk powdered sugar and cinnamon with heavy cream to create a smooth, pourable glaze, then artfully drizzle over the chilled cheesecake to complete this decadent dessert.
Notes
- Prevent Cracking Genius: Use a water bath and gentle, low-temperature baking to ensure a smooth, crack-free cheesecake surface without unsightly fissures.
- Texture Control Technique: Fold eggs gently into the batter one at a time to maintain a silky, luxurious consistency without overmixing or creating a dense, tough texture.
- Flavor Development Secret: Allow the cheesecake to cool slowly in the oven and refrigerate overnight, enabling the complex flavors to meld and intensify.
- Crust Perfection Hack: Press the graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly, creating a sturdy base that complements the creamy cheesecake layers without becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90-110 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 515
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg