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Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
Dessert

Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

3 hServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • graham crackers (finely crushed)Bakery200 g
  • butter (melted)Dairy80 g
  • brown sugarPantry40 g
  • cinnamon (ground)Spices4 g
  • cream cheese (at room temperature)Dairy700 g
  • granulated sugarPantry180 g
  • sour cream (at room temperature)Dairy120 g
  • eggs (at room temperature)Dairy3 pieces
  • vanilla extractPantry10 ml
  • flourGrains15 g
  • cinnamon (ground, for the swirl)Spices6 g
  • brown sugar (for the swirl)Pantry100 g
  • butter (melted, for the swirl)Dairy60 g
  • powdered sugar (sifted)Pantry120 g
  • cream cheese (softened, for the glaze)Dairy60 g
  • milkDairy30 ml
  • vanilla extract (for the glaze)Pantry5 ml

per serving

Nutrition

406kcal

Carbs
40 g
Proteins
5 g
Fat
25 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Springform pan
  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Hand mixer
  • Oven
  • Saucepan

step by step

Method

  1. Make the crust

    • Mix the crushed graham crackers with the melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until evenly combined.
    • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
    Step 1
  2. Make the cinnamon swirl

    • Stir together the brown sugar, cinnamon and melted butter into a smooth paste.
    Step 2
  3. Make the cheesecake batter

    • Beat the cream cheese with the granulated sugar until smooth and lump-free.
    • Mix in the sour cream, vanilla extract and flour.
    • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until combined.
    Step 3
  4. Assemble the cheesecake

    • Pour half of the batter over the crust.
    • Drizzle half of the cinnamon swirl over the batter and swirl with a knife.
    • Repeat with the remaining batter and cinnamon swirl.
    Step 4
  5. Bake the cheesecake

    • Bake in a water bath until the edges are set and the center still slightly jiggles.
    • Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open.
    Step 5
  6. Chill the cheesecake

    • Refrigerate the cheesecake until fully cold and set.
    Step 6
  7. Make the glaze and finish

    • Whisk the powdered sugar, cream cheese, milk and vanilla extract into a smooth glaze.
    • Drizzle the glaze over the chilled cheesecake before serving.
    Step 7