Cinnamon Swiss Roll Swirl Cheesecake Recipe

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• 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs — about 10-12 full crackers

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• 0.25 cups granulated sugar

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• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter — melted

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• 3 packages (8-ounce) cream cheese — softened

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• 1.25 cups granulated sugar

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• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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• 3 large eggs — room temperature

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• 0.25 cups packed light brown sugar

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• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon

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• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter — melted

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• 0.5 cups powdered sugar

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• 2 tablespoons milk

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Step by step

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

2. 2

   Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuit crumbs), granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Pour in melted butter and mix until well combined. Press mixture firmly into the bottom and about 1 inch up the sides of the prepared springform pan. Bake for 8- 10 minutes until set. Let cool completely.

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   Make the swirl: In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until a paste forms.

4. 4

   Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed until just combined after each addition. Be careful not to overmix.

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   Assemble: Pour half of the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Drizzle half of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the filling. Swirl gently with a knife.

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   Pour the remaining cheesecake filling over the first layer. Drizzle the remaining cinnamon swirl mixture on top and swirl again.

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   Bake: Place the springform pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 60- 75 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. This helps prevent cracks.

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   Chill: Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Then, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.

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   Make the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth and drizzly.