Description
A decadent and creamy cheesecake featuring a gooey cinnamon swirl and a sweet honey glaze, merging two classic treats into one dessert.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
32 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
¼ cup sour cream
½ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp honey
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by greasing the sides and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
Step 2: Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
Step 3: Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in the vanilla and sour cream.
Step 4: Incorporate eggs one at a time on low speed, being careful not to overmix.
Step 5: Pour half the batter over the crust, sprinkle with a mix of brown sugar and cinnamon, then top with the rest of the batter and swirl with a knife.
Step 6: Bake for 60 minutes or until edges are set. Allow to cool gradually in the oven with the door open for one hour.
Step 7: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours. Before serving, whisk honey, powdered sugar, and milk to create a glaze and drizzle over the cheesecake.
Notes
Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature to prevent lumps in the batter. For extra crunch, add chopped pecans to the cinnamon layer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
