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cinnamon swirl cheesecake

This Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake features a creamy cheesecake base layered with cinnamon crumble, all on a graham cracker crust and topped with a sweet glaze. It's an easy recipe that brings the beloved flavors of cinnamon rolls into a delicious cheesecake.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cup salted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp sugar
Cinnamon Layer
  • 0.5 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cup salted butter melted
  • 0.25 cup pecans chopped
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 cup sugar
Cheesecake Filling
  • 4 package cream cheese 8oz/250g packages, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 large eggs
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 5 tsp milk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
Crust
  1. Add graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar to a medium bowl and stir to combine. Press mixture into the bottom of the greased springform pan.
Cinnamon Layer
  1. In a small bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, butter, pecans, cinnamon and sugar.
Cheesecake Filling
  1. Add cream cheese, vanilla and sugar to a large mixing bowl. Beat with a mixer on low speed until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition.
Cheesecake Assembly
  1. Pour 2 cups of the cheesecake filling over the crust in the springform pan. Sprinkle with half of the cinnamon layer topping.
  2. Pour on top half of the remaining cheesecake filling. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon layer topping on top.
  3. Pour on remaining cheesecake filling and smooth over with a spoon. Place springform pan on top of a baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 65 minutes until the center of the cheesecake is almost set. Cool completely at room temperature and then chill in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight.
Glaze
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk and powdered sugar. Spread on top of cheesecake. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

For best results, ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing to achieve a smooth filling. Chilling the cheesecake overnight allows it to set properly and enhances the flavor.