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a cinnamon cheesecake with amber maple glaze dripping down its sides, one slice cut away, in a wide horizontal shot on a light marble surface, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Maple Glazed Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

Cinnamon-swirled cheesecake is finished with a glossy maple glaze for extra cozy sweetness.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and press the buttered graham crumbs into a springform pan.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add the eggs one at a time.
  3. Beat in 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup for flavor.
  4. Swirl the cinnamon and brown sugar through the batter.
  5. Pour into the crust and bake 60 minutes until just set, then cool.
  6. 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.