Description
Cinnamon swirl honeybun delight cheesecake blends classic bakery nostalgia with creamy richness. Silky layers and sweet cinnamon ribbons create mouthwatering comfort perfect for dessert enthusiasts you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz (680 g) cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 tbsps sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsps milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, pressing firmly into a greased 9-inch springform pan, then bake at 325°F for 10 minutes and cool completely.
- Cheesecake Base: Whip cream cheese and sugar until silky, gradually incorporating eggs, then fold in sour cream and vanilla extract until achieving a smooth, luxurious consistency.
- Cinnamon Swirl Creation: Blend dark brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter into a fragrant mixture that will intertwine with the cheesecake layers.
- Layering Technique: Pour half the cheesecake filling over the crust, drizzle half the cinnamon swirl, and use a knife to create elegant marbled patterns; repeat with remaining filling and swirl mixture.
- Baking Process: Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center gently wobbles, then turn off the oven, crack the door, and allow gradual cooling for one hour.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to ensure complete structural integrity and flavor development.
- Glaze Finale: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract into a smooth glaze, then generously cascade over the chilled cheesecake for an enticing finishing touch.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to prevent lumpy textures and guarantee smooth, creamy cheesecake consistency.
- Master the Water Bath Technique: Place the springform pan in a larger baking dish filled with hot water to prevent cracking and promote even baking.
- Cinnamon Swirl Strategy: Add swirls gently to avoid overmixing, which can disrupt the beautiful marbled pattern and delicate flavor layers.
- Cooling is Crucial: Never rush the cooling process; gradual temperature reduction prevents surface cracks and maintains the cheesecake’s luxurious texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg