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Mini Cinnamon Roll Cheesecakes – Cozy, Creamy, and Irresistible


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  • Author: Chef Alma
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 Mini Cheesecakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

With cinnamon sugar swirls mixed into mini cheesecakes, these Mini Cinnamon Roll Cheesecakes are a super fun recipe! A delicious combination of creamy cheesecake and comforting cinnamon roll flavors, perfect for individual desserts or breakfast treats.


Ingredients

Scale

CRUST:

  • 1 cup (134g) vanilla wafer cookie crumbs
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 tbsp (56g) butter, melted

CHEESECAKE FILLING:

  • 12 ounces (339g) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (104g) sugar
  • 3 tbsp (24g) flour
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (115g) sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs

CINNAMON SUGAR FILLING:

  • 1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup (52g) sugar

FROSTING:

3 tbsp butter

  • 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tbsp milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (162°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.

2. Combine the cookie crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press about 2 tablespoons into each liner and bake for 5 minutes. Let cool.

3. Reduce oven to 300°F (148°C).

4. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, flour, and cinnamon on low speed until smooth.

5. Add sour cream and vanilla extract. Beat on low until combined.

6. Add eggs one at a time, beating slowly and scraping down the bowl after each.

7. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and sugar for the swirl filling.

8. Spoon 1/2 to 3/4 tablespoon of cheesecake filling into each liner. Sprinkle a layer of cinnamon sugar over the filling. Repeat twice more, ending with cinnamon sugar on top.

9. Bake cheesecakes for 15–17 minutes, then turn off oven and let sit with door closed for 5 minutes.

10. Crack the oven door and cool cheesecakes for 15–20 minutes before refrigerating.

11. Once chilled, remove cheesecakes from pan.

12. To make frosting, beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until combined.

13. Add milk and beat until smooth and pipeable.

14. Pipe frosting swirls on top of each cheesecake. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Use low speed while mixing the cheesecake batter to prevent too much air, which can cause cracking.

You can make these ahead of time—they store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Add a touch of cream cheese to the frosting for a tangier topping.

Let cheesecakes chill fully before adding frosting for best results.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Mini Cheesecake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 23g
  • Sodium: 170.2mg
  • Fat: 12.9g
  • Saturated Fat: 7.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30.1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 4.8g
  • Cholesterol: 61.1mg