🍰 Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake with Cream Cheese Icing 🍴

A delicious blend of cinnamon rolls and cheesecake, topped with a rich cream cheese icing!

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 24 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cream Cheese Icing:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-3 tablespoons milk (adjust for desired consistency)

Instructions:

Preheat Oven:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

Prepare the Crust:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar.
2. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
3. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.

Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until fully combined.
4. In a small bowl, combine the ground cinnamon, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter to make the cinnamon swirl mixture.

Assemble the Cheesecake:

1. Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust.
2. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the cheesecake batter.
3. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter.
4. Pour the remaining cheesecake batter over the swirled layer.
5. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cinnamon swirl mixture on top and swirl it into the batter.

Bake the Cheesecake:

1. Place the springform pan in a larger baking dish and fill the baking dish with hot water to create a water bath (this helps prevent cracking).
2. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly jiggly.
3. Turn off the oven, crack the oven door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
4. Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Prepare the Cream Cheese Icing:

1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until well combined.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract and add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the icing reaches your desired consistency.

Serve and Enjoy:

1. Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and place it on a serving plate.
2. Drizzle the cream cheese icing over the top of the cheesecake.
3. Slice and serve this delicious Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake with Cream Cheese Icing.

Nutrition:

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 60 minutes
• Chill Time: 5+ hours
• Total Time: 6+ hours
• Servings: 12 slices

Enjoy this decadent combination of cinnamon rolls and cheesecake, perfect for any dessert lover! 🍰🍴