In case you didn’t get the picture, I’m talking about a cross between creamy, tangy cheesecake and sweet, cinnamon spiced dough, you know, a regular link. This Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake combines the best of both worlds, with a buttery graham cracker crust, swirls of cinnamon roll filling, and a rich cream cheese frosting. It’s the dessert these two worlds have been waiting for, and it’s sure to be a showstopper at any occasion.
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits or Biscoff cookies)
- These form the base of a classic cheesecake. You can also switch out the cookies for other varieties such as Biscoff for added layers of flavor.
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- The brown sugar gives the crust a hint of caramel flavor.
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Adds warmth and spice to the crust, mirroring the cinnamon roll flavor.
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Butter holds the crumbs together and forms a deliciously rich, crunchy crust.
For the Cinnamon Roll Swirl:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- This syrupy, pungent base provides the cinnamon swirl with that sticky, caramel-like flavor.
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, warm melted
- The melted butter makes the swirl rich and helps it meld beautifully with the cheesecake.
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- The flour serves to thicken the swirl so it doesn’t sink into the cheesecake batter.
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- The star of the swirl is cinnamon, which adds warmth and spice.
For the Cheesecake Batter:
- 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, at room temperature
- The star ingredient of every cheesecake. Soft cream cheese creates a smooth, creamy batter.
- 1 cup brown sugar
- Brown sugar gives the cheesecake a deeper, richer sweetness.
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Assists in offsetting some of the sweetness in the cheesecake.
- ½ cup sour cream
- Sour cream balances the richness with tang and helps achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- The vanilla, of course, gives flavor and a hint of sweetness.
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- Eggs hold the cheesecake together. Eggs are at room temperature for a reason to guarantee a smooth, creamy batter.
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Salt counterbalances the sweetness and enhances the flavors in the cheesecake.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 6 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- The frosting gets a creamy, tangy element from the cream cheese.
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- The frosting is sweetened with powdered sugar, which doesn’t leave it grainy.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vanilla gives the frosting a subtle note.
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Whipped cream lends lightness and airiness to the frosting, queuing it up to be silky and smooth.
- 1-2 iarraidh cinnamon easy (for dusting)
- If a final touch of cinnamon flavor and a pretty presentation.
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