Description
Cinnamon roll honeybun cheesecake blends classic dessert favorites into one irresistible treat. Rich cream cheese filling nestles between layers of cinnamon-swirled cake, creating a delightful fusion you’ll savor with pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) melted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (84 grams) honey
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 325F (160C) and thoroughly coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, firmly pressing the mixture into the bottom of the pan to create a compact base.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and granulated sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly blending after each addition to ensure a smooth texture.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract and sour cream until fully integrated.
- Create a delectable filling by whisking brown sugar and ground cinnamon together in a separate bowl.
- Generously drizzle honey across the prepared crust, then evenly distribute the cinnamon-sugar mixture overtop.
- Carefully pour the cheesecake batter into the pan, ensuring an even surface.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, watching for a slightly firm center that barely jiggles when gently shaken.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature for one hour to prevent cracking.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to completely set and develop optimal flavor.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk until achieving a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Before serving, elegantly drizzle the glaze across the chilled cheesecake’s surface.
Notes
- Prevent cracking by avoiding overmixing the cheesecake batter and using room temperature ingredients for smooth, even blending.
- Enhance moisture by placing a pan of hot water on the bottom rack while baking to create a steamy environment and prevent surface drying.
- Adapt for gluten-free diets by substituting graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for the crust.
- Reduce sweetness by cutting down on honey and using less powdered sugar in the glaze, allowing the cinnamon and cream cheese flavors to shine through.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg