Have you ever wondered what it would be like if a gooey cinnamon roll fell in love with a creamy cheesecake? That's what these sixteen dreamy mash-ups are like. They all combine warm cinnamon and rich, velvety cheesecake. So go ahead and choose your favorite (or go for the whole list, I won't judge).

1) Classic Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

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Classic Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tbsp butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 325°F; foil-wrap springform pan.
2. Mix graham crumbs and melted butter; press into pan and chill while working.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually, then vanilla.
4. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon; swirl through batter with knife.
5. Pour into crust; bake 60 minutes until center just sets.
6. Cool; chill at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
7. Whisk powdered sugar and milk into glaze; drizzle on top before serving.

Notes

A water bath keeps the top crack-free if you want bakery-perfect results.

2) Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

Picture the most indulgent offspring of a sticky pecan roll and a cheesecake.

Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tbsp butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup pecans toasted and chopped
• 3/4 cup caramel sauce

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line springform pan with buttered graham crumbs.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually.
3. Swirl in cinnamon and brown sugar to form ribbons.
4. Pour over crust; bake 60 minutes until center barely jiggles.
5. Cool; refrigerate overnight until fully set.
6. Generously drizzle caramel and scatter toasted pecans just before serving.

Notes

Warm the caramel slightly so it pours into glossy ribbons.

3) Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

Pumpkin pie swirled with real pumpkin puree and dessert sweater weather cozy vibes!

Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tbsp butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1/3 cup brown sugar

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Press buttered graham crumbs into springform pan.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar creamy; beat in eggs individually.
3. Mix in pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
4. Mix cinnamon and brown sugar; swirl through batter.
5. Pour into crust; bake 65 minutes until edges set.
6. Cool fully; chill overnight before slicing.

Notes

Top with a dollop of whipped cream and an extra dusting of cinnamon.

4) Apple Pie Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

Two favorites from the pie case combine in the most delicious way.

Apple Pie Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tbsp butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 apples peeled and diced
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method

 

1. Toss diced apples with lemon juice, half the cinnamon, and half the brown sugar; set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 325°F. Press buttered graham crumbs into springform pan.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually.
4. Swirl remaining cinnamon and brown sugar through batter.
5. Pour into crust, scatter spiced apples on top, and bake 60 minutes.
6. Cool; refrigerate overnight until firm and sliceable.

Notes

A drizzle of caramel turns this into a true apple-pie showstopper.

5) Maple Glazed Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

The first layer of warm maple glaze takes me back to my childhood during pancake breakfasts.

6) Nutella Swirl Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

For when cinnamon has a playdate with chocolate-hazelnut!

7) Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

Molten chocolate and explosions of cinnamon sugar creates a melty chocolate and cinnamon-swirled experience.

8) Strawberry Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

The bright and jammy strawberries combined with warm and cozy cinnamon creates a summery bakery experience.

9) Blueberry Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

The tasty blueberry sauce is pretty as well.

10) Lemon Zest Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

The lemon's sunny brightness keeps all the cinnamon sweetness in perfect balance.

11) Coconut Almond Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

We love coconut and almond! This combination gives the swirl a tropical bakehouse feel.

12) Raspberry Cheesecake with Cinnamon Roll Crust

This one changes things up by hiding the cinnamon roll magic in the crust.

Raspberry Cheesecake with Cinnamon Roll Crust

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Prep Time 35 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 35 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 refrigerated cinnamon roll dough 8-count tube
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups raspberries
• 2 tbsp sugar for the sauce

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Press cinnamon roll dough into springform pan bottom; bake 12 minutes. Reduce oven to 325°F.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs and vanilla.
3. Pour batter over par-baked cinnamon roll crust.
4. Bake 55 to 60 minutes until just set; cool.
5. Chill overnight until firm.
6. Simmer raspberries and sugar into sauce; cool, then swirl on top before serving.

Notes

Press a few fresh raspberries into the top for a pretty finish.

13) Vanilla Bean Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

Real vanilla bean elevates this simple swirl to pure elegant dessert territory.

Vanilla Bean Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tbsp butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 vanilla bean seeds scraped
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1/3 cup brown sugar

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Press buttered graham crumbs into springform pan.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually.
3. Scrape in vanilla seeds; beat to distribute.
4. Swirl cinnamon and brown sugar through batter.
5. Pour into crust; bake 60 minutes until just set, then cool.
6. Chill overnight until firm and creamy before slicing.

Notes

No vanilla bean? Use 2 teaspoons of good vanilla bean paste instead.

14) Pistachio Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

A lightly green and nutty twist that is a little sophisticated and a lot tasty.

15) Salted Caramel Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

That sweet and salty caramel finish is dangerously good!

16) S'mores Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

Toasty marshmallows and cinnamon swirl bring campfire memories to life.