Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of cinnamon rolls and cheesecake with these decadent Blender Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Bars. A perfect dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
For the Glaze:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 325°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan.
- Prepare the cheesecake mixture: Blend cream cheese, sour cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and flour until smooth.
- Layer and swirl: Pour half the cheesecake mixture over the crust. Add spoonfuls of cinnamon swirl mixture and swirl with a knife. Pour remaining cheesecake mixture and swirl again.
- Bake and chill: Bake for 35–40 minutes, then cool to room temperature and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Make the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla. Drizzle over chilled bars before serving.
Notes
- For an easier swirl, warm the cinnamon mixture slightly to loosen it.
- You can use a pre-made graham cracker crust base if preferred.