Description
A rich cheesecake combined with a delightful cinnamon swirl, creating an unforgettable dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking the cheesecake.
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl until fully combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create an even crust layer. Set aside.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the cream cheese mix, beating well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, creating the cinnamon swirl mixture.
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust in the pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Repeat this process with the remaining batter and cinnamon sugar.
- Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the cheesecake batter to create a beautiful marbled pattern throughout the cheesecake.
- Whisk together the heavy cream, cornstarch, and salt in a small bowl until well combined. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the top of the cheesecake for a rich finishing touch.
- Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle when gently shaken.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour to cool gradually and prevent cracking.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to let it set fully before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth texture. Don’t skip the resting time in the oven after baking to reduce cracking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg