
No Bake Cinnamon Roll Cheesecakes: Creamy Dessert with Warm Spice
By Liam Carter
Prep
30 min
Total
390 min
Servings
12
Level
Easy
These No Bake Cinnamon Roll Cheesecakes are a great meal prep recipe that you can prepare in advance and keep refrigerated for up to a day․ Combine a buttery crust and cinnamon filling to get flavors from both cinnamon rolls and cheesecake․
Cream cheese and heavy whipping cream are some of the ingredients used to give this dessert a creamy flavor․ A mixture of graham cracker crumbs‚ butter‚ and brown sugar is used to make a pie crust with a crunchy texture and other desirable flavors․
To swirl a cheesecake filling in the oven‚ mix the cream cheese well and carefully swirl in the whipped cream․ The filling and topping can be overmixed if you don't want them to swirl․ Ways to destroy the swirl effect include overmixing the filling and topping․ Refrigerate cheesecakes for six or more hours before serving to allow flavors to develop․
These single cheesecakes taste great served cold with toppings like whipped cream and caramel sauce․ Leftover cheesecakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months for an easy dessert that you can enjoy at any time․
Why you'll love this recipe
- No baking is required․ You can create a variety of gourmet desserts without worrying about baking time․
- Good for planning ahead․ Refrigerate overnight to enhance flavor and texture before serving․
- Each cheesecake is one serving․ This makes serving cheesecake at parties and other events simple and mess-free․
- Freezer friendly‚ Can be prepared and frozen for up to two months without significant loss of quality․
- Add toppings like chopped pecans and caramel to cake to enhance its flavor for special events․
- Rich and creamy filling with cinnamon flavors reminiscent of cinnamon rolls․
Ingredients
- •2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- •½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- •2 tablespoons brown sugar
- •½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •½ cup brown sugar
- •2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- •2 tablespoons melted butter
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- •1 cup powdered sugar
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •½ teaspoon salt
- •1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
- •4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- •1 cup powdered sugar
- •2 tablespoons milk
- •½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix until evenly coated and resembling wet sand.
- 2
Press about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner or mini cheesecake mold, compacting well. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
- 4
Using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese for about 3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Gradually beat in powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt, mixing until silky and fluffy.
- 6
In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form; avoid overwhipping.
- 7
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
- 8
Layer cheesecake filling into each crust, followed by a spoonful of cinnamon swirl mixture, and top with more cheesecake filling. Swirl with a toothpick.
- 9
Cover cheesecakes with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- 10
Beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth for the glaze.
- 11
Once chilled, drizzle the glaze over each cheesecake. Garnish as desired before serving.
FAQ
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
385
Protein
5g
Fat
27g
Carbs
31g
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