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Classic Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

A vanilla cheesecake finished with a sweet glaze and ribboned with a cinnamon-sugar topping.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
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 the oven to 325°F and wrap a springform pan in foil.
  2. Mix the graham crumbs with melted butter and press into the pan; chill while you work.
  3. Beat the cream cheese and sugar smooth, then add eggs one at a time and the vanilla.
  4. Stir the brown sugar and cinnamon together, then swirl it through the batter with a knife.
  5. Pour into the crust and bake 60 minutes until just set in the center.
  6. Cool, then chill at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
  7. 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.