Description
Indulgent cinnamon roll cheesecake blends classic dessert flavors into one irresistible treat. Sweet cream cheese filling and swirled cinnamon create a delightful harmony that melts in your mouth, promising pure dessert bliss with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients (Crust):
- 2 cups graham crackers, crushed
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by warming it to 325°F (163°C), ensuring the rack is centered. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick spray.
- Construct the foundation by pulverizing graham crackers into fine crumbs. Incorporate melted butter and sugar, pressing the mixture firmly into the pan’s base. Partially bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Craft the cinnamon ribbon by whisking brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter into a luxurious, spreadable consistency.
- Develop the creamy filling by whipping cream cheese until silky. Gradually integrate sugar, ensuring a smooth texture. Fold in sour cream and vanilla extract, maintaining a velvety mixture.
- Gently introduce eggs one at a time, blending minimally to prevent over-mixing and maintaining a delicate structure.
- Assemble the cheesecake by distributing half the batter over the pre-baked crust. Artfully drizzle half the cinnamon mixture, creating elegant swirls with a knife’s tip.
- Pour remaining batter, then cascade the final cinnamon ribbons across the surface. Create intricate marbled patterns with delicate knife movements.
- Position the pan on a large baking sheet to catch potential drips. Bake for 50-60 minutes, watching for a slightly trembling center that indicates perfect doneness.
- Allow the cheesecake to rest inside the oven with the door slightly ajar, enabling a gradual cooling process that prevents cracking.
- Prepare a luxurious glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until achieving a silky, pourable consistency.
- Refrigerate the cooled cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing flavors to harmonize and texture to set perfectly.
- Before serving, drizzle the elegant glaze over the chilled dessert, creating an enticing visual and flavor finale.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese completely ensures a smooth, lump-free filling that blends effortlessly and creates a creamy texture.
- Avoid overmixing eggs to prevent air bubbles that can cause cracking during baking, gently fold them in just until combined.
- Place a water bath around the springform pan to create moist, even baking conditions and prevent surface cracks on the cheesecake.
- Customize the dessert by adding chopped nuts to the cinnamon swirl or experimenting with different spice combinations like cardamom or nutmeg for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg