Description
Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
2 cups crushed graham crackers
1/2 cup melted butter
1/4 cup sugar
For the Cheesecake:
3 packs (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan and set aside.
2. Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until well blended.
3. Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl until a paste forms.
4. Assemble: Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the crust. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the batter and swirl gently with a knife. Add the remaining cheesecake batter and repeat the swirling process with the remaining cinnamon mixture.
5. Bake: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Place the cheesecake pan in a larger roasting pan filled with 1 inch of hot water. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is slightly set.
6. Cool and Serve: Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
