1. Home
  2. Recipes
  3. Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

Creamy Cinnamon Cheesecake

Featured in Sweet treats that make you happy.

Transform your go-to breakfast into an indulgent dessert. Loaded with cinnamon swirls and a cream cheese topping, this cheesecake feels like biting into a creamy cinnamon roll.

Pin it Share it Send it Print it Jump To Recipe
Maria from tastyhush
Updated on Sun, 25 May 2025 11:00:41 GMT
A slice of rich cheesecake with cinnamon swirls and smooth cream cheese frosting on a dark plate. Pin it
A slice of rich cheesecake with cinnamon swirls and smooth cream cheese frosting on a dark plate. | tastyhush.com

Cheesecake meets cinnamon roll in this over-the-top treat. Imagine super creamy cheesecake full of gooey cinnamon twists on a crunchy graham crust. It's finished with a fluffy layer of cream cheese frosting. If you love classic cinnamon rolls or cheesecake, this is the only dessert you’ll want at your next get-together.

Irresistibly Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

The best part? It just nails the combo of flavor and texture. Each bite is soft, creamy, zingy, and sweet with a buttery crust at the bottom and cinnamon sugar running through every layer. The frosting gives it a nice sweet finish without hiding all those subtle flavors. It'll be a hit whether you’re hosting brunch for friends or looking to wow your folks during the holidays.

Here's What You Need

  • Cream Cheese Frosting: Fluffy cream cheese for tang, some cinnamon for a kick, powdered sugar to sweeten, heavy cream whipped up light and airy, plus a splash of vanilla for depth.
  • Cinnamon Swirl: Mix brown sugar (for extra flavor), cinnamon to spice things up, plain flour for some body, and melted butter so everything comes together smooth.
  • Cheesecake Mix: Cream cheese that’s nice and soft for the base, toss in both brown and regular sugar for sweetness, add eggs one by one to get things fluffy, a good splash of vanilla, some cool sour cream for tang, and don’t forget a tiny bit of salt to make the flavors pop.
  • Crust: Ground-up graham crackers for crunch, a sprinkle of brown sugar, cinnamon for warmth, and melted butter to bind it all into a sturdy base.

How to Make Yours Step by Step

Frost and Finish
After chilling, slather on the cream cheese frosting and dust with cinnamon right before you slice it up.
Bake and Cool
Pop the filled springform pan (with those cinnamon layers swirled in) into a water bath. Bake at 325°F until barely set, then let it cool slowly so it stays crack-free.
Mix Cheesecake Cream
Whip up your cream cheese till it’s super fluffy, then slowly add both sugars, vanilla, sour cream, and eggs one at a time so it all comes together smooth.
Blend Cinnamon Swirl
Stir up brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter until it looks like soft dough for swirling through your cheesecake layers.
Crust Time
Press together your graham cracker crumbs with brown sugar, lots of cinnamon, and butter. Smush it into the pan’s bottom and bake till it firms up.
Creamy cheesecake topped with a cocoa powder swirl, one slice gone, sitting on a wooden tray. Pin it
Creamy cheesecake topped with a cocoa powder swirl, one slice gone, sitting on a wooden tray. | tastyhush.com

Cheesecake Tips and Handy Extras

Set your cream cheese and eggs out early—they mix up better. Keep scraping down the mixing bowl so nothing sneaky stays unmixed. The water bath helps bake it nice and even without cracks. Let it rest in the oven (door cracked open) for a slow cool-down. Grease the pan really well—that way it pops out looking awesome.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ What's the point of using a water bath?

A water bath keeps the cheesecake moist while baking and avoids cracks. Make sure to wrap the pan tightly with foil to keep the crust from getting wet.

→ Can I prepare this in advance?

You can make it up to five days early and refrigerate it, or freeze for two months. Just hold off on adding the frosting until right before serving.

→ Why leave the cheesecake in the oven after turning it off?

Gradual cooling stops the top from cracking. It’s like easing into a cooldown instead of an abrupt stop.

→ How do I know when it’s fully baked?

Shake the pan lightly. The edges should be firm, and the center should jiggle just a bit, sort of like gelatin.

→ Can light brown sugar replace dark?

Sure! Light sugar gives a less intense taste, while dark has more of that deep caramel flavor.

Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

Smooth cheesecake infused with cinnamon and crowned with a thick layer of cream cheese frosting. Tastes like a cinnamon roll treat.

Prep Time
45 Minutes
Cook Time
60 Minutes
Total Time
105 Minutes
By: Maria

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Difficult

Cuisine: American

Yield: 12 Servings (1 cheesecake)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 1 cup brown sugar.
02 1 tablespoon vanilla.
03 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon.
04 32 ounces softened cream cheese.
05 1 teaspoon vanilla.
06 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
07 1/3 cup flour.
08 6 tablespoons melted butter.
09 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs.
10 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
11 1/4 cup brown sugar.
12 1/2 cup sour cream.
13 6 tablespoons cream cheese.
14 1/3 cup melted butter.
15 1 cup heavy cream.
16 1/2 teaspoon salt.
17 4 room-temperature eggs.
18 1 cup powdered sugar.
19 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.

Instructions

Step 01

Stir crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon until mixed. Add melted butter and press into your pan. Bake for 10 minutes at 325°F.

Step 02

Stir together sugar, flour, and cinnamon, then blend with melted butter.

Step 03

Whip cream cheese for 3 minutes. Beat in both sugars for another 2 minutes, then add sour cream. Add eggs one by one, followed by vanilla and salt.

Step 04

Start with 1/3 of the batter, sprinkle 1/3 of the cinnamon mixture on top. Repeat this layering two more times. Wrap the pan tightly with foil and place it inside a water bath.

Step 05

Bake at 325°F for an hour to an hour and 15 minutes. Let it sit in the oven for another hour to cool down, then chill in the fridge for at least 6 hours.

Step 06

Blend cream cheese and powdered sugar. Whip the heavy cream in another bowl. Fold them together, pipe the frosting on top, and sprinkle some cinnamon.

Notes

  1. Stays fresh up to 5 days in the fridge or frozen for 2 months.
  2. Using a water bath keeps cracks away.
  3. Bring all ingredients to room temperature before starting.
  4. Cooling gradually reduces the chance of cracking.

Tools You'll Need

  • Springform pan (8 or 9-inch).
  • Roasting pan for the water bath.
  • Electric mixer or hand mixer.
  • Foil to wrap the pan.
  • Piping bag for decorating.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy (includes cream cheese, butter, sour cream).
  • Wheat (graham crackers and white flour involved).
  • Eggs.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 400
  • Total Fat: 28 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 45 g
  • Protein: 6 g