Description
Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
2. Make the Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream until fully incorporated.
3. Create the Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
4. Assemble: Pour half of the cheesecake filling over the crust. Drizzle half of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the filling and use a knife to swirl it. Pour the remaining cheesecake filling on top, then drizzle and swirl the remaining cinnamon mixture.
5. Bake: Bake the cheesecake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is just set. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
6. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
7. Serve: Garnish with a dusting of cinnamon sugar if desired and serve chilled.
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