Description
Cinnamon Roll Honeybun Cheesecake is a rich, creamy dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust, a warm cinnamon sugar swirl, and a sweet vanilla glaze that tastes like a bakery-style honeybun. This easy recipe is perfect for holiday desserts, birthday food ideas, brunch dessert, make-ahead dessert, cheesecake lovers, cinnamon roll fans, and cozy sweet treats for sharing.
Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup sour cream
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon milk, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan. Wrap the outside of the pan tightly with foil.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined.
3. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan and bake for 8 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
4. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
5. Add granulated sugar and mix until fully combined.
6. Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour until smooth.
7. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until combined.
8. In a small bowl, stir brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter into a thick cinnamon swirl mixture.
9. Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the crust.
10. Spoon half of the cinnamon swirl over the batter and gently swirl with a knife.
11. Add the remaining cheesecake batter, then spoon and swirl the remaining cinnamon mixture on top.
12. Place the springform pan into a larger roasting pan and add hot water around it to create a water bath.
13. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, until the edges are set and the center still has a slight jiggle.
14. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
15. Move the cheesecake to the counter until it reaches room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
16. Whisk powdered sugar, heavy cream, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
17. Drizzle the glaze over the chilled cheesecake before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use room-temperature cream cheese so the filling turns smooth without lumps.
Do not overmix after adding the eggs, because too much air can cause cracks.
Chill the cheesecake overnight for the cleanest slices and best flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 315 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
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