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Decadent Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

A delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and gooey cinnamon rolls, topped with cream cheese icing, perfect for dessert lovers.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups 1 and 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cups 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter
For the cheesecake filling
  • 32 ounces 4 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cups 1 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 4 large 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
For the cinnamon roll topping
  • 1 cups 1 cup of brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cups 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
For the cream cheese icing
  • 4 ounces 4 ounces of cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cups 1 cup of powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons of milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparing the Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Make sure it’s even and compact.
Making the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Gradually add granulated sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each fully before adding the next. Finally, add the ground cinnamon and mix.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Pour the cheesecake filling into the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon, then drizzle the melted butter over the mixture. Stir until well-coated.
  3. Spoon the cinnamon roll mixture over the cheesecake filling, creating a swirled pattern.
  4. Place the springform pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 55-60 minutes or until the center is set.
Cooling and Icings
  1. Once baked, turn off the oven and crack the door open, letting the cheesecake cool inside for an hour.
  2. Transfer to the fridge and let it chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Drizzle the icing over the cooled cheesecake before serving.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream cheese. Always cool slowly to avoid cracks.