Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

INGREDIENTS:

For the Cinnamon Roll Crust:
2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Cheesecake Filling:
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

For the Cinnamon Swirl:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and set it aside.

Prepare the Cinnamon Roll Crust:
Open the cinnamon roll cans and separate the rolls. Roll each piece flat with a rolling pin. Line the bottom of the springform pan with the flattened rolls, pressing them together to form a crust. Brush the crust with melted butter, then sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over the top.

Bake the Crust:
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.

Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract, eggs (one at a time), and sour cream. Mix until fully combined. Add the flour and mix again until smooth.

Assemble the Cheesecake:
Pour the cheesecake batter over the cinnamon roll crust in the springform pan. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the swirl. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture on top of the cheesecake batter and gently swirl with a knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.

Bake the Cheesecake:
Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set and only slightly jiggles. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door ajar for 1 hour. Then, transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.

Serve:
Slice and serve the Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake chilled. Enjoy the creamy, cinnamon-swirled decadence in every bite!

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 1 hour 10 minutes | Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes (includes chilling)
Kcal: 450 kca