Description
Homemade cinnamon crunch delight cheesecake promises rich layers of creamy texture and spiced sweetness. Crisp graham cracker base meets silky filling, inviting dessert enthusiasts to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 packages (8 oz/226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, crushed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, crushed for mixing
- ½ cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, crushed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup caramel sauce or dulce de leche
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cinnamon sugar (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crust Creation: Pulverize cereal with sugar and melted butter, pressing the crumbly mixture firmly into a 9-inch springform pan to form a compact base.
- Crust Preparation: Bake the crust at 325°F for 8-10 minutes until edges turn golden, then cool completely at room temperature.
- Cheese Mixture: Cream cream cheese and sugar using an electric mixer until silky smooth, then blend in vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream until thoroughly integrated.
- Egg Incorporation: Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to create a consistent batter, then gently fold in crushed cereal pieces.
- Filling and Baking: Pour the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cooled crust, smoothing the top, and bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is slightly wobbly but set.
- Cooling Process: Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake rest for one hour to prevent cracking, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.
- Final Touches: Garnish the chilled cheesecake with additional crushed cereal, drizzle with caramel sauce, and sprinkle cinnamon sugar for an extra flavor dimension before serving.
Notes
- Prevent Cracking Secrets: Cool the cheesecake slowly by leaving the oven door slightly open to minimize temperature shock and prevent unsightly surface cracks.
- Mixing Magic: Add eggs one at a time and mix gently to create a smooth, lump-free batter that ensures a silky, creamy texture.
- Crust Perfection: Press the cereal crust firmly and evenly to create a compact base that holds together and provides a delightful crunch.
- Chilling Champion: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the cheesecake to set completely and develop rich, deep flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg