Description
A creamy, spiced cheesecake layered with cinnamon swirl and topped with whipped cream cheese frosting. Inspired by classic cinnamon rolls, this dessert is perfect for brunch or special occasions.
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (180g)
1/4 cup brown sugar (55g)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
6 tbsp melted butter (85g)
Cinnamon Roll Swirl
1 cup brown sugar (220g)
1/3 cup flour (39g)
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/3 cup melted butter (76g)
Cheesecake Batter
907g cream cheese (4 x 8 oz blocks)
1 cup brown sugar (220g)
1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
1/2 cup sour cream (120g)
4 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
6 tbsp cream cheese (85g)
1 cup powdered sugar (125g)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream (240ml)
1–2 tsp cinnamon powder
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325ºF. Prepare crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into an 8” springform pan and bake 10 mins.
2. Mix cinnamon swirl ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy. Add sugars and mix until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, and salt. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until combined.
4. Pour 1/3 batter into crust. Sprinkle 1/3 cinnamon swirl. Repeat layers, finishing with swirl on top.
5. Wrap pan in foil, place in water bath, and bake for 60–75 mins. Let rest in oven 1 hour.
6. Cool in fridge for 6 hours or overnight.
7. Beat cream cheese for frosting. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and whipped cream. Pipe on cooled cheesecake. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Notes
Use a water bath to prevent cracks.
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Grease sides of the pan to reduce splitting.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 75 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg