Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Recipe
Maple cinnamon cheesecake topped with a warm cinnamon roll, cream cheese glaze, bourbon caramel, graham cracker pecan crumble
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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling
Cinnamon Roll Topping
Cream Cheese Glaze
Bourbon Caramel
Graham Cracker Pecan Crumble
Method
Cheesecake Preparation
- 1
Prepare the cheesecake filling
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, mixing until combined.
- 2
Mix in other ingredients
Add sour cream, maple syrup, vanilla extract, eggs, and ground cinnamon into the mixture. Blend until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- 3
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake batter into a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is set. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Cinnamon Roll Topping
- 4
Prepare the cinnamon rolls
While the cheesecake is cooling, prepare the cinnamon roll dough according to package instructions. Once rolled out, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with ground cinnamon and brown sugar.
- 5
Bake the cinnamon rolls
Roll the dough back up, cut into slices, and place in a baking dish. Bake according to package instructions until golden brown.
Cream Cheese Glaze
- 6
Make the glaze
In a bowl, mix the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until well combined. Stir in milk and vanilla extract until the glaze is pourable.
Bourbon Caramel
- 7
Prepare the caramel
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until it turns a golden brown color. Remove from heat and quickly stir in butter, then heavy cream. Once combined, add bourbon and stir until smooth.
Graham Cracker Pecan Crumble
- 8
Make the crumble
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter until crumbly. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (177°C) for about 10 minutes, or until golden.
Assembly
- 9
Assemble the cheesecake
Once the cheesecake is completely cooled, top with baked cinnamon rolls, drizzle with cream cheese glaze, and bourbon caramel. Finally, sprinkle the graham cracker pecan crumble on top.