Description

A dreamy fusion of soft cinnamon rolls and rich cheesecake, crowned with luscious cream cheese frosting—this dessert is a decadent showstopper perfect for any special occasion.

Ingredients

For the Cinnamon Roll Base:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 package (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast

1 cup milk, warmed to 110–115°F

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

1 large egg

For the Cinnamon-Sugar Filling:

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup packed light brown sugar

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

For the Cheesecake Layer:

3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup sour cream

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups powdered sugar

2–3 tablespoons milk, or more to reach desired consistency

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. In another bowl, mix warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Combine wet and dry ingredients, mix to form a shaggy dough. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours until doubled.

Cinnamon Filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until creamy.

Assemble Rolls: Roll risen dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle. Spread cinnamon filling evenly. Roll up from the long edge and cut into 1-inch slices. Place in a greased 9-inch springform pan. Let rise 30 minutes.

Cheesecake Layer: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream.

Bake: Pour cheesecake batter over cinnamon rolls. Bake for 60–70 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Cool in oven with door ajar for 1 hour. Cool completely at room temp, then chill at least 4 hours or overnight.

Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat softened cream cheese and butter. Add powdered sugar gradually, then milk and vanilla until smooth.

Finish: Remove cheesecake from pan. Frost with cream cheese frosting and serve chilled.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 70 minutes
Category: Dessert