Cinnamon Roll Honeybun Cheesecake – A Swirled Classic with a Sticky-Sweet Twist
Indulge in the ultimate dessert mash-up with this Cinnamon Roll Honeybun Cheesecake. A delicious combination of creamy cheesecake with the irresistible flavors of cinnamon rolls and honey buns, all swirled together into one decadent treat. Perfect for dessert lovers, this sticky-sweet cheesecake will be the star of any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours (including chill time)
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup cinnamon roll dough (pre-made or homemade)
- 1 cup honeybun glaze (or homemade)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then remove and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add in the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Stir in the ground cinnamon until fully incorporated.
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the crust in the pan.
- Cut the cinnamon roll dough into small pieces and scatter them on top of the batter.
- Add the remaining cheesecake batter, smoothing it over the cinnamon rolls.
- Swirl the cinnamon roll dough pieces into the batter using a knife or toothpick.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set and only slightly jiggly.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool in the pan for 1 hour before transferring to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, drizzle the honeybun glaze and sprinkle the brown sugar over the top for a sticky-sweet finish.
Notes
- For a thicker glaze, use a store-bought honeybun glaze or make your own by combining powdered sugar, milk, and a pinch of cinnamon.
- This cheesecake can be topped with whipped cream or more cinnamon roll pieces for extra flavor and decoration.
