Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Ingredients You Will Need:
– 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
– 4 tablespoons brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 5 tablespoons butter, melted
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
– 6 tablespoons flour
– 6 tablespoons butter, melted
– 4 (8 oz) packs of cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 3 tablespoons flour
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 5 eggs, at room temperature
– ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
– 1 tablespoon butter, softened
– 1 oz. cream cheese, softened
– ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
– ¾ cup powdered sugar
– 1 ½ tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Directions:
Prepare the Oven and Pan
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick spray.
Make the Crust
2. Pulse graham crackers in a food processor until fine. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter; pulse until combined. Press the mixture into the pan to form a crust.
Create the Cinnamon Crumble
3. Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and melted butter in a bowl until crumbly. Set aside.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
4. Beat the softened cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in granulated sugar, flour, and vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Finally, add heavy cream and mix until smooth.
Assemble the Cheesecake
5. Layer 1/3 of the cheesecake filling over the crust. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the cinnamon crumble. Repeat these layers, finishing with the remaining crumble on top.
6. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 200°F (95°C) and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
7. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open, then chill overnight in the refrigerator.
Add the Cream Cheese Topping
8. Mix the softened butter, softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and heavy whipping cream until smooth. Pipe this mixture over the chilled cheesecake.
Cooking Times
– **Prep Time:** 15 minutes
– **Cooking Time:** 1 hour and 45 minutes
– **Total Time:** 2 hours 30 minutes (plus chilling time)
Enjoy your delicious Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake with Cream Cheese Frosting!