Mini Cinnamon Roll Cheesecakes are a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and cinnamon rolls, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Author:Emma Rossi
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes + chilling
Yield:12 mini cheesecakes 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup brown sugar
12 cinnamon roll cookies or graham crackers, crushed (about 1 cup)
2 tbsp granulated sugar
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp melted butter
Whipped cream or cream cheese frosting
Extra cinnamon sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a small bowl, mix crushed cookies, sugar, and melted butter. Press about 1 tbsp of crust mixture into each liner. Bake for 5 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon. Mix until well combined and fluffy.
In a separate bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the swirl.
Pour cheesecake batter into the liners, filling about 3/4 full. Add 1/2 tsp of the swirl mix to each and use a toothpick to gently swirl it into the top.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, until centers are set but slightly jiggly.
Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Before serving, top with whipped cream or cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
Notes
For best flavor, use room temperature cream cheese.
Can be made a day in advance; they taste even better after chilling overnight.