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Swirled Cinnamon Honeybun Cheesecake – Easy Dessert Recipes

This swirled cinnamon honeybun cheesecake is a sweet, creamy, and cinnamon-packed dessert perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keywords: beginner dessert recipes, easy dessert recipes, easy recipes with cream cheese, no-bake cheesecake recipes, quick and easy sweet recipes, simple desserts with few ingredients, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 9 squares
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 oz) blocks of cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 (8.25 oz) package cinnamon roll dough
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • Glaze from cinnamon roll package

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Press the cinnamon roll dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla; mix until combined.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
  5. Pour half of the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
  6. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl. Drizzle half of it over the cheesecake layer and swirl with a knife.
  7. Repeat with remaining cheesecake batter and cinnamon mixture, swirling again.
  8. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set.
  9. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  10. Drizzle with the cinnamon roll glaze before serving.