Description
Indulgent cinnamon roll honeybun cheesecake blends classic dessert magic with creamy, swirled perfection. Sweet layers of comfort melt together, promising delightful moments that wrap you in pure dessert bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Cinnamon Swirl and Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined, then press firmly into the bottom of the pan to create a compact crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then fold in sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour until the mixture is uniform.
- For the cinnamon swirl, whisk brown sugar and ground cinnamon with melted butter until it forms a rich, fragrant mixture.
- Pour half the cheesecake batter into the prepared crust, then drizzle half the cinnamon mixture across the surface.
- Add remaining cheesecake batter and top with remaining cinnamon swirl, using a knife to create intricate marble-like patterns.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely at room temperature for about 2 hours.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the cheesecake to set completely.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking honey, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle the honey glaze over the chilled cheesecake just before serving.
- Slice and enjoy the decadent, swirled cinnamon roll honeybun cheesecake.
Notes
- Achieve the smoothest cheesecake texture by ensuring cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing, which prevents lumps and creates a silky-smooth consistency.
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overmixing the batter and baking the cheesecake in a water bath, which helps distribute heat evenly and maintains moisture.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs, maintaining the same rich base texture.
- For a lighter option, replace full-fat cream cheese with low-fat cream cheese and use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, reducing overall calorie content without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg