Ingredients :
Crust:
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1.5 cups of graham cracker crumbs
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6 tablespoons of butter (melted)
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1/4 cup of light brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon of salt
Filling:
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2 eggs (at room temperature)
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16 ounces of cream cheese (softened)
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1/2 cup of sour cream (at room temperature)
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3/4 cup of granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl:
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1 cup dark brown sugar
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6 tablespoons butter, melted
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions :
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a medium-sized bowl, combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and salt. Mix until it forms a cohesive mixture.
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Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish.
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Bake the crust for 8 minutes, then set it aside to cool.
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Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
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In a blender, blend the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well-combined.
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Add the sour cream to the mixture and blend again until it becomes smooth.
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Gradually add the room-temperature eggs one at a time, blending between each addition to ensure a smooth consistency. Set the mixture aside.
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In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the melted butter, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, and all-purpose flour until you get a smooth and uniform cinnamon swirl mixture.
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Pour half of the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the baking dish.
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Carefully drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon swirl mixture onto the filling, then gently swirl them together using a knife.
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Pour the remaining cheesecake filling over the swirled layer.
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Add the remaining cinnamon swirl mixture on top and gently swirl it once again.
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Bake the cheesecake for about 35 minutes or until the center is mostly set.
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Allow the cheesecake to cool, then refrigerate it for at least 2 hours until it becomes firm.
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Finally, slice, serve, and enjoy your delicious Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake!