Description
This Cinnamon Crunch Cheesecake features a creamy, no-bake filling set atop a cinnamon-spiced graham cracker crust and topped with a sweet, crunchy cinnamon cereal topping. Perfect for any dessert table, this cheesecake is a delicious combination of rich and crunchy, with the warm flavors of cinnamon in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup cinnamon cereal, crushed
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
For the filling:
- 16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the topping:
- 1 cup cinnamon cereal, crushed
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon cereal, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.
- Make the filling: Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add sour cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon, then mix until fully combined. Pour the cheesecake mixture into the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill the cheesecake: Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the cheesecake is fully set.
- Make the topping: In a small bowl, combine crushed cinnamon cereal, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until evenly coated. Just before serving, sprinkle the topping over the chilled cheesecake.
- Serve: Slice the cheesecake, serve, and enjoy
Notes
- Be sure to allow enough chilling time (at least 4 hours or overnight) to ensure the cheesecake sets properly.
- For a firmer texture, you can refrigerate the cheesecake for longer.
- To make this cheesecake gluten-free, use gluten-free graham crackers or cinnamon cereal.
- Add a drizzle of caramel sauce or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg