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Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake

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A comforting dessert that features a buttery graham crust, dense cream cheese filling, and warm cinnamon brown sugar swirl.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 85 minutes
  • Total Time: 115 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 32 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 and 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 Tablespoons light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Optional: ground cinnamon for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and position the rack to the lower-middle.
  2. Make the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl, then press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Pre-bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream and vanilla, then add eggs one at a time.
  4. Make the cinnamon swirl: Mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl until crumbly.
  5. Assemble the cheesecake: Layer one third of the batter, sprinkle half of the cinnamon swirl, then repeat with another third of the batter followed by the remaining swirl, and finish with the last third of batter.
  6. Prepare a water bath by placing the springform pan in a larger dish with hot water halfway up the sides.
  7. Bake for 65 to 85 minutes until edges are set and center has a slight wobble.
  8. Cool the cheesecake slowly in the oven with the door ajar for one hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  9. Make the whipped cream: Whip heavy cream, brown sugar, and vanilla until medium peaks form, then spread on top of the cheesecake.
  10. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

Soften cream cheese at room temperature for smoother batter. For cleaner slices, use a warm knife.

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