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).
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1) Classic Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
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Classic Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
A vanilla cheesecake finished with a sweet glaze and ribboned with a cinnamon-sugar topping.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and wrap a springform pan in foil.
- Mix the graham crumbs with melted butter and press into the pan; chill while you work.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar smooth, then add eggs one at a time and the vanilla.
- Stir the brown sugar and cinnamon together, then swirl it through the batter with a knife.
- Pour into the crust and bake 60 minutes until just set in the center.
- Cool, then chill at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
- Whisk the powdered sugar and milk into a glaze and drizzle over the 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
Cinnamon cheesecake topped with caramel and pecans.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a springform pan with the buttered graham crumbs.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add the eggs one at a time.
- Swirl in the cinnamon and brown sugar for that cinnamon-roll ribbon.
- Pour over the crust and bake 60 minutes until the center barely jiggles.
- Cool, then refrigerate overnight until completely set.
- Drizzle generously with caramel sauce and shower with 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
This is the perfect fall dessert. It is a spiced pumpkin cheesecake that has marble icing with cinnamon and sugar.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and press the buttered graham crumbs into a springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until creamy, then beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Mix in the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
- Stir the cinnamon and brown sugar together and swirl it through the batter.
- Pour into the crust and bake 65 minutes until set around the edges.
- Cool fully, then 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
Creamy cinnamon cheesecake with layers of sweet spiced apples cheesecake like a slice of apple pie.
Ingredients
Method
- Toss the diced apples with lemon juice, half the cinnamon and half the brown sugar; set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and press the buttered graham crumbs into a springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar smooth, then add the eggs one at a time.
- Swirl the remaining cinnamon and brown sugar through the batter.
- Pour into the crust, scatter the spiced apples over the top, and bake 60 minutes.
- Cool, then 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.
Maple Glazed Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
Cinnamon-swirled cheesecake is finished with a glossy maple glaze for extra cozy sweetness.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and press the buttered graham crumbs into a springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add the eggs one at a time.
- Beat in 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup for flavor.
- Swirl the cinnamon and brown sugar through the batter.
- Pour into the crust and bake 60 minutes until just set, then cool.
- Chill overnight, then whisk the powdered sugar with the remaining maple syrup and drizzle over the top.
Notes
Use real maple syrup; the flavor is so worth it.
6) Nutella Swirl Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
For when cinnamon has a playdate with chocolate-hazelnut!
Nutella Swirl Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake with swirls of chocolate-hazelnut and a mix of cinnamon and sugar.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and press the buttered cookie crumbs into a springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until creamy, then beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Stir the cinnamon and brown sugar together and swirl half through the batter.
- Pour the batter into the crust.
- Dollop the chocolate hazelnut spread over the top and swirl with a knife.
- Bake 60 minutes until set, cool, then chill overnight before slicing.
Notes
Warm the hazelnut spread slightly so it swirls into pretty ribbons.
7) Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
Molten chocolate and explosions of cinnamon sugar creates a melty chocolate and cinnamon-swirled experience.
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Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
Creamy cinnamon cheesecake with a rich variety of mini chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and press the buttered graham crumbs into a springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar smooth, then add the eggs and vanilla.
- Toss the chocolate chips with a little flour and fold them into the batter so they suspend evenly.
- Swirl the cinnamon and brown sugar through the top.
- Pour into the crust and bake 60 minutes until just set.
- Cool, then chill overnight until firm enough to slice cleanly.
Notes
Tossing the chips in flour keeps them from sinking to the bottom.
8) Strawberry Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
The bright and jammy strawberries combined with warm and cozy cinnamon creates a summery bakery experience.
Strawberry Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake with cinnamon swirls and a shiny strawberry sauce.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and press the buttered graham crumbs into a springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar smooth, then add the eggs one at a time.
- Swirl the cinnamon and brown sugar through the batter, then pour into the crust.
- Bake 60 minutes until just set, cool, then chill overnight.
- Meanwhile, simmer the strawberries and 2 tablespoons sugar until syrupy, then cool.
- Spoon the strawberry sauce over the chilled cheesecake just before serving.
Notes
Make the strawberry sauce a day ahead so it has time to thicken.
9) Blueberry Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
The tasty blueberry sauce is pretty as well.
Blueberry Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake with a thick blueberry compote on top.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and press the buttered graham crumbs into a springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add the eggs one at a time.
- Swirl the cinnamon and brown sugar through the batter and pour into the crust.
- Bake 60 minutes until just set, cool, then chill overnight.
- Simmer the blueberries with lemon juice until thick and jammy, then cool.
- Spoon the blueberry compote over the top right before serving.
Notes
Save a handful of fresh blueberries to scatter on top for color.
10) Lemon Zest Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
The lemon's sunny brightness keeps all the cinnamon sweetness in perfect balance.
Lemon Zest Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
Refreshing lemon cheesecake with a swirl of cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and press the buttered graham crumbs into a springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar smooth, then add the eggs one at a time.
- Beat in the lemon zest and juice until bright and fragrant.
- Swirl the cinnamon and brown sugar through the batter.
- Pour into the crust and bake 60 minutes until set, then cool.
- Chill overnight, then garnish with a little extra lemon zest before serving.
Notes
Zest the lemon before juicing; it is so much easier that way.
11) Coconut Almond Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
We love coconut and almond! This combination gives the swirl a tropical bakehouse feel.
Coconut Almond Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
Cinnamon cheesecake with toasted coconut and crunchy almond toppings.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and press the buttered graham crumbs into a springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar smooth, then add the eggs and almond extract.
- Swirl the cinnamon and brown sugar through the batter and pour into the crust.
- Bake 60 minutes until just set, then cool completely.
- Chill overnight until firm.
- Shower the top with toasted coconut and almonds just before serving.
Notes
Toast the coconut and almonds together until fragrant and golden.
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
Bright raspberry cheesecake featuring a chewy cinnamon roll style crust.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, press the cinnamon roll dough into the bottom of a springform pan, and bake 12 minutes; reduce oven to 325°F.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add the eggs and vanilla.
- Pour the batter over the par-baked cinnamon roll crust.
- Bake 55 to 60 minutes until just set, then cool.
- Chill overnight until firm.
- Simmer the raspberries with sugar into a sauce, cool, then swirl over the 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
A super creamy cheesecake made with vanilla bean and mixed with cinnamon and little vanilla bean flecks.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and press the buttered graham crumbs into a springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add the eggs one at a time.
- Scrape in the vanilla bean seeds and beat to distribute the flecks.
- Swirl the cinnamon and brown sugar through the batter.
- Pour into the crust and bake 60 minutes until just set, then cool.
- 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.
Pistachio Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
Pistachio crunch topping and nutty cheesecake with a swirl of cinnamon.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and press the buttered graham crumbs into a springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar smooth, then add the eggs one at a time.
- Beat in the finely ground pistachios.
- Swirl the cinnamon and brown sugar through the batter and pour into the crust.
- Bake 60 minutes until just set, then cool completely.
- Chill overnight, then scatter chopped pistachios over the top before serving.
Notes
Use unsalted pistachios so the sweetness stays balanced.
15) Salted Caramel Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
That sweet and salty caramel finish is dangerously good!
Salted Caramel Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
Cinnamon cheesecake with a salted caramel sauce and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and press the buttered graham crumbs into a springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar smooth, then add the eggs one at a time.
- Swirl the cinnamon and brown sugar through the batter and pour into the crust.
- Bake 60 minutes until just set, then cool completely.
- Chill overnight until firm.
- Pour warm caramel over the top and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt before serving.
Notes
Add the flaky salt right before serving so it stays crunchy.
16) S'mores Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
Toasty marshmallows and cinnamon swirl bring campfire memories to life.
S'mores Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
A chocolate and toasted marshmallow-topped cinnamon cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and press the buttered graham crumbs into a springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar smooth, then add the eggs one at a time.
- Swirl the cinnamon and brown sugar through the batter and pour into the crust.
- Bake 60 minutes until just set, then cool completely.
- Chill overnight until firm.
- Scatter chocolate chips and marshmallows over the top, then broil 1 minute until golden and toasty.
Notes
Watch the marshmallows closely under the broiler; they toast fast.