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Homemade cinnamon roll honeybun cheesecake with a thick graham cracker crust, creamy filling, cinnamon swirl frosting on top, and a gooey cinnamon-sugar layer inside. One slice is cut to show the rich, layered texture.

Cinnamon Roll Honeybun Cheesecake

This cinnamon roll honeybun cheesecake brings together the gooey warmth of cinnamon rolls and the creamy richness of cheesecake, topped with a sweet honeybun-style glaze. A perfect brunch centerpiece or special occasion breakfast.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Chill Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 410kcal
Cost: $13

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch springform pan (Lined with parchment paper)
  • 1 Electric mixer (Stand or handheld)
  • 1 Rubber spatula (For folding and scraping batter)
  • 2–3 Mixing bowls (Separate bowls for layers and swirl)
  • 1 Measuring cups/spoons (For accurate ingredient prep)
  • 1 Pastry brush (Optional, for glazing)
  • 1 Aluminum foil (To wrap springform pan for water bath)
  • 1 Large roasting pan (For water bath)

Ingredients

Cinnamon Base Layer:

  • 1 can Refrigerated cinnamon roll dough - Standard 8-count
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter - Melted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Cheesecake Layer:

  • 24 oz Cream cheese - Room temperature, full-fat
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar
  • 3 Large eggs - Room temperature
  • ½ cup Sour cream
  • ¼ cup Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Honeybun Swirl:

  • ¼ cup Brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoon Melted butter
  • 1 pinch Salt - Optional

Glaze:

  • ½ cup Powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp Milk or cream - As needed for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Sour cream - Grandmama’s secret touch
  • 1 pinch Salt - Optional, balances sweetness

Instructions

  • Preheat oven, line pan, press dough, and pre-bake base
  • Beat cream cheese, mix filling ingredients
  • Prepare cinnamon swirl mixture and layer with cheesecake batter
  • Set up water bath and bake cheesecake
  • Cool gradually, then chill in refrigerator
  • Make glaze and drizzle before serving

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.8g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1.1mg