Cinnamon Roll Honeybun Cheesecake
🕒 The Details
- Prep time: 25 mins 🔪
- Bake time: 55–60 mins 🔥
- Chill time: 6 hours (or overnight for the best slice!) ❄️
🛒 What You’ll Need
For the Crust:
- 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs 🍪
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted 🧈
For the Cheesecake:
- 3 pkg (24 oz) Cream cheese, softened ☁️
- 1 cup Granulated sugar 🍬
- 3 Large eggs 🥚
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract ✨
- 1/2 cup Sour cream 🥛
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/4 cup Butter, melted 🧈
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar, packed 🤎
- 1 tbsp Ground cinnamon 🪵
👩🍳 Let’s Get Baking!
- The Base: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. 🍪🧈
- The Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until silky smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla and sour cream. Pour this over your crust. 🥣✨
- The Swirl: Mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Drop spoonfuls onto the cheesecake batter and use a knife to swirl it beautifully. 🌀🎨
- Bake: Bake for 55–60 minutes until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle. 🥨🔥
- Cool & Chill: Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours. ❄️⏳
- The Finish: Dust with powdered sugar or a simple vanilla glaze before serving for that true “honeybun” look! 🍯✨
💡 Pro-Tip:
To prevent cracking, place a pan of hot water on the bottom rack of the oven while the cheesecake bakes—this creates steam for a perfectly smooth top! 💧🌡️
