Description
A decadent and creamy cheesecake featuring a buttery honeybun base and a rich cinnamon-sugar swirl.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2Â (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup honeycomb pieces (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
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- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
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- Drizzle the honey into the cream cheese mixture and fold gently until evenly mixed.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or until set, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with honeycomb pieces if desired.
Notes
Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature to ensure a silky, lump-free cheesecake batter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg