Description
A delicious and creamy Cinnamon Crunch Cheesecake topped with a crunchy cinnamon cereal for added texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cinnamon cereal (like Cinnamon Toast Crunch), crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the ground cinnamon, sour cream, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake the cheesecake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and crack the door open, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle the crushed cinnamon cereal on top of the cheesecake for added crunch.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a teaspoon of almond extract to the cream cheese mixture.
- You can also substitute the sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg