Description
Creamy cinnamon roll cheesecake bars blend classic dessert flavors into an irresistible treat. Rich layers of sweet cinnamon swirl and tangy cream cheese create a memorable dessert experience that satisfies intense cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Craft a sturdy foundation by mixing graham cracker crumbs, flour, sugar, and cinnamon with melted butter until the texture resembles damp sand.
- Transfer the crumbly mixture into a 9×13-inch pan, pressing firmly to create an even, compact crust layer.
- Calibrate the oven temperature to 350F (175C) and prepare the baking vessel with parchment paper or light grease.
- Consolidate cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream in a blender, processing until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Gently cascade the creamy filling across the prepared crust, ensuring complete and balanced coverage.
- Construct a cinnamon swirl by amalgamating sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter into a fragrant mixture.
- Artfully distribute the cinnamon blend atop the cheesecake filling, using a knife to create elegant marbled patterns.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven, allowing the bars to transform for 30-35 minutes until the center sets and edges turn golden brown.
- Extract from oven and permit complete cooling at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to solidify the cheesecake’s structure.
- Whip together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to formulate a silky icing.
- Conclude by drizzling the glossy icing over the chilled bars just before serving.
Notes
- Achieve a perfectly smooth cheesecake filling by ensuring cream cheese is at room temperature before blending, which prevents lumps and creates a silky texture.
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overmixing the cheesecake batter and baking at a consistent temperature, using a water bath method can provide extra moisture and even heating.
- Create clean, neat slices by chilling the bars completely and using a hot knife (run under warm water and wiped dry) when cutting to get precise edges.
- Customize the recipe for dietary needs by substituting graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives, using low-fat cream cheese, or replacing eggs with a vegan egg substitute for different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 176
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg