Description
Sweet cinnamon toast crunch cheesecake celebrates classic breakfast cereal in a creamy dessert. Crisp cereal crust and silky filling create a nostalgic treat guests will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 (8 oz/226 g) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, crushed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal (whole pieces for garnish)
- Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize Cinnamon Toast Crunch into fine crumbs, blending with melted butter and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand, then firmly press into a springform pan’s base.
- Crust Baking: Roast the crust in a 350°F oven until golden and fragrant, then allow to cool completely, establishing a crisp foundation for the cheesecake.
- Filling Creation: Whip cream cheese until silky smooth, gradually incorporating sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt, maintaining a luxurious, lump-free consistency.
- Egg Integration: Gently fold eggs into the mixture one at a time, preserving the filling’s delicate airiness and ensuring thorough incorporation.
- Baking Process: Pour the velvety filling over the cooled crust, spreading evenly, and bake in a 325°F oven until the edges set but the center remains slightly jiggly.
- Cooling Technique: After baking, crack the oven door open, allowing the cheesecake to cool gradually and prevent surface cracking, then transfer to the refrigerator.
- Chilling and Finishing: Refrigerate for several hours to develop a dense, creamy texture, then dust with a cinnamon-powdered sugar blend and garnish with whole Cinnamon Toast Crunch pieces and optional whipped cream.
Notes
- Prevent Crumbly Crust: Press cereal mixture firmly and evenly into pan to create a solid, compact base that won’t fall apart when slicing.
- Manage Cream Cheese Texture: Ensure cream cheese is room temperature and beat thoroughly to eliminate lumps, guaranteeing a smooth, silky filling.
- Control Baking Moisture: Use a water bath or place a pan of water in the oven to prevent cheesecake from cracking and maintain creamy consistency.
- Customize Dietary Options: Swap regular ingredients with gluten-free cereal, low-fat cream cheese, or dairy-free alternatives for alternative dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg