The only thing I might love better than a batch of homemade cinnamon rolls is another treat that highlights the warm, spicy flavor of cinnamon. Like my copycat Crumbl cinnamon roll cookies or cinnamon roll waffles. Or this phenomenal cinnamon roll cheesecake. If a batch of cinnamon rolls and a classic cheesecake had a baby, this is what you would get. It’s got all the classic cinnamon roll flavor in a creamy, dreamy slice of cheesecake. The simple glaze on top is the perfect finish! We went to Disneyland during the holidays not too long ago and they had mini cinnamon roll cheesecakes at the Jolly Holiday Bakery & Cafe on Main Street. I immediately fell in love and decided to come home and recreate a full-size version for the blog, along with their raspberry rose macarons and the churro toffee that are my other favorite Disney treats.
What You’ll Need
Scroll down to the recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
Cream cheese – I highly recommend full-fat cream cheese, although you could get away with neufchatel. Eggs Flour Sour cream Heavy cream Sugar – You’ll need granulated sugar for the cheesecake base and brown sugar for the filling. Vanilla extract Salted butter Biscoff cookies – I love the flavor of a Biscoff cookie crust with the cinnamon swirl filling of this cheesecake, but you could also just use gingersnaps, graham crackers, or Nilla wafers if you prefer.
How to Make a Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
There are a few elements that go into making this cinnamon roll cheesecake recipe, but they are actually all easy to make and come together quickly. The longest part is baking and cooling the cheesecake slowly to prevent it from cracking or sinking.
Biscoff Cookie Crust.
Cinnamon Swirl Filling
Cheesecake Filling
Assemble and Bake
Decorate
How to Make an Easy Cheesecake Water Bath
I found using a water bath for cheesecake to be intimidating and problematic for years until I discovered this easy approach. You just need a 10-inch round cake pan, a 12-inch pan, and some boiling water to make it work. First, nestle your cheesecake in the 9-inch springform pan into a 10-inch cake pan. Then nestle the 10-inch pan into the larger 12-inch pan. Heat your water to boiling on the microwave or stovetop, then carefully pour it into the outside ring of the 12-inch pan until it fills the pan about halfway up the sides. I like this method because you don’t need to worry about wrapping the springform pan with aluminum foil or using an oven bag to protect it from leaks.
Freezing Cheesecake
Cheesecake freezes really well for up to 2 months! You can freeze the whole thing and thaw it later if you are thinking ahead and baking for the holidays. Or freeze just a slice or two for easier thawing and enjoying any time the craving for a slice of cheesecake hits you! I recommend freezing individual slices on a baking sheet or plate for 3-4 hours until firm, then wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap and transferring to an airtight container or resealable freezer-safe bag for longer term storage.
Tips for Success
Let the ingredients come to room temperature. It really does make a difference, especially if you are trying to avoid cracks in your cheesecake. I recommend letting the cream cheese, eggs, sour cream, and heavy cream all sit out for at least 1 hour to come to room temperature before making the cheesecake. Don’t overmix after adding the eggs. The biggest culprit of cracks in cheesecake, besides overbaking, is overmixing the eggs. This can happen by just beating at too high of a speed, or by beating too long. Avoid overbaking. A good cheesecake will jiggle in the middle when it is done. It will continue to set up as it cools slowly in the oven and then even more in the fridge while it chills. Leave the springform pan ring on the cheesecake. Don’t remember the outer ring until after the cheesecake has chilled for at least 4-6 hours in the fridge.
How to Store Cheesecake
This cheesecake will keep for 5-7 days in the fridge, although the whipped cream might deflate over time. Keep it loosely covered with a piece of plastic wrap.
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Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bars
Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake
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