Cinnamon Roll Honeybun Cheesecake

 Ingredients:


For the Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cinnamon Roll Filling:
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing (or homemade cinnamon roll dough)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Cheesecake Filling:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
For the Topping:
1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Whipped cream (optional)
Additional cinnamon roll icing (from the refrigerated cinnamon rolls)
Directions:
Prepare the Crust:
Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
Make the crust:


In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
Prepare the Cinnamon Roll Filling:
Prepare cinnamon rolls:
Open the can of cinnamon rolls and separate the rolls. Cut each roll into quarters.
Mix the cinnamon sugar:
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. Toss the quartered cinnamon rolls in the mixture until well coated.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
Beat the cream cheese:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Add vanilla and eggs:
Beat in the vanilla extract and then add the eggs, one at a time, mixing until fully combined.
Add sour cream:
Stir in the sour cream until the mixture is smooth.
Assemble the Cheesecake:
Layer the filling:
Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan. Add half of the cinnamon roll pieces on top of the batter. Then pour the remaining cheesecake batter over the cinnamon rolls and top with the remaining cinnamon roll pieces.

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