Description
Discover the irresistible fusion of Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Bars with creamy cheesecake and a cinnamon swirl, all atop a graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 graham cracker sheets
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter – melted
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 16 ounces cream cheese – softened
- 1 egg – at room temperature
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line your 8×8 inch pan with foil. Grease it with cooking spray.
- In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers until you have fine crumbs. Add sugar and cinnamon, pulsing again. Add melted butter and pulse for another 30 seconds.
- Press mixture firmly into your prepared pan and bake for 5 minutes.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar, stirring until mixed. Add vanilla and flour, stirring until combined.
- Whisk together the egg and sugar until foamy. Add cream cheese and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Pour over baked crust.
- Drizzle cinnamon filling over cheesecake layer. Use a toothpick to swirl it into the cheesecake.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until set. Allow it to cool for 30 minutes before chilling in the fridge. Once cooled, cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smoother blend.
- Experiment with different types of sugar or add nuts for crunch.
- Let mixture cool before slicing for the best shape.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Bars, Easy Cheesecake Recipes, Sweet Snacks, Dessert Bars