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A creamy cinnamon bun cheesecake with a drizzled cream cheese glaze
Grant Logan

Cinnamon Bun Cheesecake – The Ultimate Creamy & Spiced Dessert

This Cinnamon Bun Cheesecake is rich, creamy, and full of warm cinnamon flavor! With a buttery graham cracker crust, a spiced cinnamon swirl, and a smooth cream cheese glaze, this is the ultimate dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
For the Cheesecake Filling:
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
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Method
 

  1. Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake at 325°F (163°C) for 10 minutes.
  2. Make the Cinnamon Swirl: Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the Cheesecake Batter: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, and eggs (one at a time), mixing gently.
  4. Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the crust. Drizzle half of the cinnamon swirl and use a knife to create swirls. Add the remaining batter and repeat.
  5. Bake & Cool: Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 40-45 minutes. Let cool in the oven for 1 hour before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
  6. Make the Glaze & Serve: Whisk together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over the cheesecake before serving.
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Notes

✔️ For a crunchier crust, bake for 5 extra minutes before adding the filling.
✔️ For a no-bake version, chill the crust instead of baking and use a whipped cheesecake filling.
✔️ Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.