Bakery Style Cinnamon Bun Cheesecake

This indulgent cinnamon bun cheesecake swirls aromatic brown sugar and cinnamon ribbons through creamy cheesecake batter. A cinnamon graham cracker crust anchors the bake. Warm vanilla cream cheese glaze mimics freshly frosted morning rolls.

Combine crushed graham crackers, butter, and cinnamon, pressing mixture into a springform pan. Mix brown sugar, melted butter, and ground cinnamon into thick spiced swirl paste. Pour half the cheesecake batter and swirl cinnamon paste.

Bake until set and cool completely before drizzling with powdered sugar cream cheese glaze. Slice warm or chilled for decadent holiday dessert. For another cinnamon breakfast favorite, try these blueberry cheesecake rolls.

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Bakery Style Cinnamon Bun Cheesecake

Creamy cheesecake swirled with buttery cinnamon brown sugar ribbons and topped with cream cheese drizzle.

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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

Ingredients

  

Graham Crust

• 1 ½ cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
• 5 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 tbsp sugar

Cheesecake Batter

• 24 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon Roll Swirl

• ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tbsp McCormick ground cinnamon

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar, pressing firmly into bottom of prepared pan.
3. Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth, then blend in eggs, sour cream, and vanilla.
4. Stir brown sugar, 3 tbsp melted butter, and cinnamon in a small bowl to create swirl paste.
5. Pour half the batter over crust, drop half the cinnamon paste, top with remaining batter, and swirl with a knife.
6. Bake for 60 minutes until center is almost set, then chill in refrigerator for 6 hours before serving.