Description
Creamy mini cinnamon roll cheesecakes blend classic dessert magic with modern twist. Sweet graham cracker crusts and silky cream cheese filling invite sweet moments of pure indulgence you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl and Glaze:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Establish a warm environment for baking by heating the oven to 325F (160C) and preparing a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Craft a robust crust by thoroughly blending graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, then distributing the mixture evenly across liners and compressing firmly.
- Briefly toast the crust for 5 minutes, allowing it to cool and set while preparing the filling.
- Create a silky cheesecake base by gently beating cream cheese and sugar until achieving a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually, mixing minimally to maintain a delicate texture.
- Enhance the filling with sour cream, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon, stirring until achieving a luxurious, uniform mixture.
- Prepare a decadent cinnamon swirl by combining brown sugar, additional cinnamon, and melted butter in a separate vessel.
- Carefully distribute the cheesecake mixture across the prepared crusts, ensuring even coverage.
- Add artistic flair by dotting each cheesecake with cinnamon swirl and gently marbling the surface using a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, monitoring until centers stabilize and edges appear set.
- Allow cheesecakes to cool naturally at room temperature, then refrigerate for minimum 2 hours to solidify.
- Construct a delicate glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Finish by drizzling the glaze over chilled cheesecakes just before serving, creating an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for celiac or gluten-sensitive diets.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or stevia for a lower-calorie and diabetic-friendly version.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother, lump-free cheesecake filling that blends perfectly.
- Use a water bath technique by placing the muffin tin in a larger pan with hot water to prevent cracking and create silky-smooth cheesecake texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg