Description
Indulge in the perfect fusion of a classic New York-style cheesecake and the warm, nostalgic flavors of a snickerdoodle cookie. This dessert features a spiced cinnamon-graham cracker crust, a velvety smooth cream cheese filling infused with warm ground cinnamon, and a signature sparkling cinnamon-sugar topping. It is the ultimate comfort dessert, offering a sophisticated creamy texture paired with the cozy, woody notes of cinnamon in every decadent, crowd-pleasing bite.
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
32 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup sour cream
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon for topping
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter; press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar until completely smooth.
Mix in the sour cream, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until incorporated; do not overmix.
Pour the batter over the prepared crust.
Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle.
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door cracked for 1 hour.
Remove, cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours.
Sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture before serving.
Notes
Ensure all dairy and eggs are at room temperature to prevent lumps in the batter. A water bath can be used to prevent cracking, but low-temperature baking and slow cooling are generally effective for this recipe. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 145mg