Description
A delightful cheesecake with a churro-inspired twist, topped with a warm cinnamon sugar layer and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 cup sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set and slightly jiggly.
- Once done, turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for about 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle over the cooled cheesecake before serving.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or ice cream and fresh berries. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg