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Cinnamon roll cheesecake

Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

Chef Bella
Learn how to make a perfect cinnamon roll cheesecake at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. A delicious blend of two classic desserts!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings

Ingredients
  

For the Cinnamon Roll Base:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast 2 ¼ tsp
  • ½ cup warm milk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup brown sugar for filling
  • 2 tbsp softened butter for filling

For the Cheesecake Layer:

  • 24 oz 680g cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries optional, for added flavor

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add the warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
  • In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  • Roll out the risen dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle (about ¼ inch thick). Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
  • Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice it into 1-inch rolls. Arrange the rolls in a greased springform pan, leaving a little space between each roll for rising. Let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  • Pour the cheesecake batter over the baked cinnamon roll base, spreading it evenly. If using strawberries, gently fold them into the batter before pouring.
  • Return the pan to the oven and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 40-50 minutes, or until the center is set. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door ajar for 1 hour.
  • Once the cheesecake has cooled to room temperature, cover it and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely.
  • Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice, and enjoy! Optionally, drizzle with cream cheese glaze or dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch.