Cinnamon Roll Streusel Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup butter (melted)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 3 teaspoons milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. To create the crust, combine 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl. Add 1/2 cup melted butter and mix well with a fork.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake in the oven for about 8 minutes until set.
4. Next, prepare the streusel. In a large bowl, mix 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir in 1/2 cup melted butter until well combined.
5. In a medium bowl, beat together 3 packages (8 ounces each) of room temperature cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and mix well.
6. Add 3 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spoon or spatula to incorporate all ingredients.
7. Pour half of the cheesecake mixture over the crust. Top with half of the streusel mixture.
8. Layer on the remaining cheesecake batter, followed by the rest of the streusel on top.
9. Place the springform pan on a baking sheet and position it on the middle rack of the oven. Bake for about 50-60 minutes, until set.
10. Allow the cheesecake to cool completely in the fridge before adding the topping.
11. For the topping, mix 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 3/4 cup powdered sugar. Add small amounts of milk as necessary to achieve a drizzle-able consistency.
12. Transfer the topping into a piping bag or a ziploc bag with a small corner cut out. Drizzle or pipe over the cheesecake in a criss-cross pattern before serving.