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    Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake With Cream Cheese Glaze

    Published: Aug 12, 2022 by RichandDelish · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    This cinnamon roll cheesecake is made with a cinnamon crust, creamy cinnamon swirled cheesecake, and topped with cream cheese glaze.

    Close up shot of a slice of cinnamon roll cheesecake with a bite missing.

    This cheesecake is a must-make for the holidays. The cinnamon smell with fill your house with an amazing smell that will make you feel festive!

    If you love cheesecake recipes as we do, you should check out our mango cheesecake, mini chocolate cheesecakes, Nutella cheesecake, Oreo cheesecake, twix cheesecake, and our Biscoff cheesecake. You will love all of these recipes!

    Jump to:
    • Why this recipe works
    • Ingredients
    • For the cinnamon swirl
    • Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Faq's
    • Storing
    • Freezing
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • 📖 Recipe

    Why this recipe works

    • It has swirls of cinnamon sugar in the cheesecake.
    • This cheesecake is made with a cinnamon crust.
    • It's extra creamy and melt in your mouth delicious!
    • It is topped with cream cheese icing!
    • Perfect for the holiday time and for cinnamon lovers!
    Cheesecake on a cake plate.

    Ingredients

    Before you start to make this cinnamon cheesecake recipe, measure and prepare your ingredients so the cooking process will go smoothly and efficiently.

    Full measurements are in the recipe card below.

    For the crust

    Graham crackers- you will need about 1 ½ cup of graham crackers. If you don’t have graham crackers, you can use tea biscuits, vanilla wafers, and digestive biscuits.

    Granulated sugar- the sugar will add sweetness to the crust.

    Cinnamon- we love adding extra cinnamon for the crust.

    Melted butter- melt the butter in the microwave for 30 seconds pulses, to make sure that the butter doesn’t boil up and explode in the microwave (been there done that), or melt it on the stovetop.

    For the filling

    Cream cheese- the most important ingredient in this recipe, is the cream cheese. Make sure that you are using full-fat cream cheese, for a cheesecake with no cracks, it's important that you use full-fat cream cheese and make sure that it’s at room temperature.

    Granulated sugar- you will need one cup of granulated sugar for this recipe. The cheesecake will be sweet, but not too sweet. One cup of sugar is the perfect balance of sweetness for this recipe.

    Eggs- you will need 3 large eggs for this recipe. To get a perfect classic cheesecake, make sure that the eggs are at room temperature.

    Heavy cream- use full-fat heavy cream for this recipe. Make sure that it's at room temperature.

    Flour- we used all-purpose flour.

    Vanilla extract- vanilla extract adds extra flavor.

    Sour cream- we suggest using full-fat sour cream for this recipe. The sour cream makes the cheesecake batter creamier and lighter.

    For the cinnamon swirl

    Butter- melt the butter.

    Brown sugar– we like using light brown sugar for the filling.

    Cinnamon– You will need 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon for the filling.

    Instructions

    Prepare a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper, and preheat an oven to 180c (350f).

    Make the crust: pulse graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form. If you don’t have a food processor on hand, place the crackers in a Ziplock bag and smash the crackers with a cup until fine crumbs form.

    Into a small to medium mixing bowl, add the graham crackers crumbs, cinnamon, sugar, and melted butter. Mix with a spoon until the crumbs are coated with butter.

    Cheesecake process shots.
    Cheesecake process shots.

    Transfer the crumbs into a prepared 9-inch cake pan, pressing evenly and firmly into the pan.

    Cheesecake process shots.

    Bake the crust in a 180c (350f) preheated oven for 5-8 minutes. Keep an eye on the crust and make sure it doesn’t burn. Take the crust out of the oven and let it cool to room temperature.

    Into a small mixing bowl, add the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.

    Cheesecake process shots.

    Lower the temperature to 140c (280f). In a big mixing bowl, add the room temperature cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract and mix with an electric hand mixer until the cream cheese is creamy.

    Cheesecake process shots.
    Cheesecake process shots.

    Whisk the eggs with a fork, add them to the cream cheese batter, add the sour cream, and mix until the mixture is creamy and smooth.

    Cheesecake process shots.

    Add the flour (we suggest sifting the flour) into the mixture and beat it on medium speed until the mixture is just combined. Make sure you don't overbeat the mixture.

    Cheesecake process shots.

    Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust, and release air bubbles by tapping the pan onto a flat surface. Top the cake with the cinnamon filling and make a swirl with a knife.

    Cheesecake process shots.
    Cheesecake process shots.

    Bake the cheesecake in a 140c (280f) preheated oven for about an hour or until the edges of the cheesecake are set, but the middle is a bit jiggly.

    Open the oven door halfway, and let the cheesecake cool to room temperature for 1-2 hours.

    After the cheesecake is cooled, wrap the cheesecake with a plastic wrap tightly, and place the cheesecake in the fridge to cool completely for at least 5 hours.

    Make the cream cheese icing: into a small-medium bowl, add the softened butter, and soften the cream cheese, powder sugar, and pinch of salt. Mix with a whisk until well combined.

    Run a thin knife around the edges of the cake to loosen it from the pan. Carefully release the springform.

    Top the cheesecake with the cream cheese icing and smooth it out using a spatula. Top with extra cinnamon and serve!

    Cheesecake process shots.
    Cheesecake process shots.

    Expert Tips

    • Make sure that you are using room-temperature cream cheese in this recipe, this step makes it easier to mix the cream cheese with no unnecessary lumps, we don’t want that.
    • Use a springform tin. We use springform tins for all of our cheesecake recipes. This makes sure that your cake will be easy to release from the pan.
    • Use high-fat cream cheese or the well-known Philadelphia cream cheese. Using full-fat cream cheese ensures you that your cheesecake will be stable and will not crack.
    • Let your cheesecake cool in the fridge for at least 5 hours. We know it’s very hard to resist eating this delicious cheesecake right away, but you have to let the cheesecake cool and set it in the pan. We like to let the cheesecake sit in the fridge overnight.
    • For a smooth and creamy cheesecake, make sure that you are using room-temperature ingredients. Before you begin to make this cheesecake, make sure that your cream cheese is completely soft, and that your eggs are at room temperature.
    • Don’t overbeat the mixture! It's really easy to overbeat the mixture, and that is one of the most common mistakes. To avoid overbeating your mixture, make sure that you lower the speed of the hand mixer and add each egg at a time.
    • Scrape down the sides of the bowl frequently to ensure that you have a homogeneous mixture that has no cream cheese lumps.
    • Don't open the oven door before the cake is fully baked or about to be baked! Drastic changes in the temperature of the cake while baking can cause the cake to collapse or crack.
    Slice of cheesecake on a plate.

    Faq's

    How to tell if my cheesecake is done baking?

    Overbaking cheesecake is a common mistake that causes the cheesecake to crack or even burn.

    You will know that your cheesecake is done baking when you see that the edges of the cheesecake are set, but the middle is a bit jiggly. The middle of the cake will be set in the cooling process.

    How to cut a cheesecake?

    Cutting cheesecake, the right way is essential. To get even and clean cheesecake slices, make sure that you are using a serrated knife.

    Our favorite way to cut cheesecake and cakes is by dipping a long knife into hot water, once the knife warms up, wipe off the excess water, and slice the cake. Dip and wipe the knife between every slice.

    How long will this last?

    This cheesecake will last up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

    What size pan do I need?

    We made this cheesecake in a 9-inch springform pan, 8-inch will work great as well!

    Cheesecake on a cake platter.

    Storing

    Store this cheesecake in the fridge (because it contains dairy) covered tightly with plastic wrap for up to 5 days.

    Freezing

    This cheesecake freezes great! to freeze this cheesecake, bake it according to the instructions, then cool it according to the instructions in the fridge.

    When the cake is completely cooled, you can freeze the cake covered in a few layers of plastic wrap or foil. This cheesecake will freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, place the cheesecake in the fridge overnight.

    Bite missing from a slice of cheesecake.

    Substitutions

    Gluten-free- This recipe is really easy to turn gluten-free, simply replace the graham crackers with gluten-free graham crackers, or with gluten-free digestive biscuits. Also, replace the flour with cornstarch.

    Digestive biscuits- People outside of America usually don’t have graham crackers. Don’t worry! You can use tea biscuits, vanilla wafers, and digestive biscuits.

    Variations

    Vanilla Oreos- replace the classic graham crackers with vanilla ones for a vanilla oreo lover!

    More cinnamon recipes

    Ginger molasses cookies- These ginger molasses cookies are made with molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg which makes these cookies the warmest spiced cookies.

    Pecan upside down cake- This pecan upside down cake is made with a moist and simple vanilla cake and topped with an easy caramel pecan topping.

    Pumpkin cinnamon rolls- These pumpkin cinnamon rolls are soft, made with pumpkin puree and fall spices in the dough, filled with cinnamon filling, and topped with maple cream cheese icing. These are a dream!

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    Close up shot of a slice of cinnamon roll cheesecake with a bite missing.

    Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake With Cream Cheese Glaze

    Rich and delish
    This cinnamon roll cheesecake is made with a cinnamon crust, creamy cinnamon swirled cheesecake, and topped with cream cheese glaze.
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    chill time 1 hr
    Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 slices
    Calories 579 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    Crust

    • 120 g Graham crackers
    • 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
    • 65 g Butter melted

    Filling

    • 670 g Cream cheese softened
    • 1 cup Granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • 160 g Sour cream
    • 3 Eggs
    • 3 tablespoon Flour

    Cinnamon swirl

    • 115 g Butter melted
    • ¾ cup Brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoon Cinnamon

    Cream cheese glaze

    • 120 g Cream cheese softened
    • 40 g Butter softened
    • 1 cup Powder sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • â…“ teaspoon Kosher salt

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper, and preheat an oven to 180c (350f).
    • Make the crust: pulse graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form. If you don’t have a food processor on hand, place the crackers in a Ziplock bag and smash the crackers with a cup until fine crumbs form.
    • Into a small to medium mixing bowl, add the graham crackers crumbs, cinnamon, sugar, and melted butter. Mix with a spoon until the crumbs are coated with butter.
    • Transfer the crumbs into a prepared 9-inch cake pan, pressing evenly and firmly into the pan.
    • Bake the crust in a 180c (350f) preheated oven for 5-8 minutes. Keep an eye on the crust and make sure it doesn’t burn. Take the crust out of the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
    • Into a small mixing bowl, add the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
    • Lower the temperature to 140c (280f). In a big mixing bowl, add the room temperature cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract and mix with an electric hand mixer until the cream cheese is creamy.
    • Whisk the eggs with a fork, add them to the cream cheese batter, add the sour cream, and mix until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
    • Add the flour (we suggest sifting the flour) into the mixture and beat it on medium speed until the mixture is just combined. Make sure you don't overbeat the mixture.
    • Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust, and release air bubbles by tapping the pan onto a flat surface. Top the cake with the cinnamon filling and make a swirl with a knife.
    • Bake the cheesecake in a 140c (280f) preheated oven for about an hour or until the edges of the cheesecake are set, but the middle is a bit jiggly.
    • Open the oven door halfway, and let the cheesecake cool to room temperature for 1-2 hours.
    • After the cheesecake is cooled, wrap the cheesecake with a plastic wrap tightly, and place the cheesecake in the fridge to cool completely for at least 5 hours.
    • Make the cream cheese icing: into a small-medium bowl, add the softened butter, and soften the cream cheese, powder sugar, and pinch of salt. Mix with a whisk until well combined.
    • Run a thin knife around the edges of the cake to loosen it from the pan. Carefully release the springform.
    • Top the cheesecake with the cream cheese icing and smooth it out using a spatula. Top with extra cinnamon and serve!

    Notes

    • Make sure that you are using room-temperature cream cheese in this recipe, this step makes it easier to mix the cream cheese with no unnecessary lumps, we don’t want that.
    • Use a springform tin. We use springform tins for all of our cheesecake recipes. This makes sure that your cake will be easy to release from the pan.
    • Use high-fat cream cheese or the well-known Philadelphia cream cheese. Using full-fat cream cheese ensures you that your cheesecake will be stable and will not crack.
    • Let your cheesecake cool in the fridge for at least 5 hours. We know it’s very hard to resist eating this delicious cheesecake right away, but you have to let the cheesecake cool and set it in the pan. We like to let the cheesecake sit in the fridge overnight.
    • For a smooth and creamy cheesecake, make sure that you are using room-temperature ingredients. Before you begin to make this cheesecake, make sure that your cream cheese is completely soft, and that your eggs are at room temperature.
    • Don’t overbeat the mixture! It's really easy to overbeat the mixture, and that is one of the most common mistakes. To avoid overbeating your mixture, make sure that you lower the speed of the hand mixer and add each egg at a time.
    • Scrape down the sides of the bowl frequently to ensure that you have a homogeneous mixture that has no cream cheese lumps.
    • Don't open the oven door before the cake is fully baked or about to be baked! Drastic changes in the temperature of the cake while baking can cause the cake to collapse or crack.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 579kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 7gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 576mgPotassium: 169mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 1489IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 1mg
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