Description
Rich cinnamon swirl cheesecake delight combines creamy textures with warm spices for an irresistible dessert. Classic New York style meets sweet cinnamon layers, promising pure comfort when you slice into this heavenly treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 31 oz (879 g) cream cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 stick (113 g) butter
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup (220 g) dark brown sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- 2 tbsps (25 g) light brown sugar
- 3 tbsps corn starch
- 1 ½ tsps cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers into fine crumbs, blending with melted butter, ground cinnamon, sea salt, and brown sugar until the mixture resembles damp sand.
- Pan Setup: Line a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil, pressing the crumb mixture firmly and evenly across the bottom to create a solid foundation.
- Cheesecake Base: Whip cream cheese until silky, gradually incorporating granulated sugar, cornstarch, eggs, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and heavy cream to form a luxurious, lump-free batter.
- Cinnamon Swirl Creation: Combine melted butter, dark brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until glossy, creating a rich, aromatic filling.
- Layering Technique: Pour one-third of the cheesecake batter into the crust, strategically dotting with cinnamon filling and creating gentle swirls using a knife. Repeat layering, finishing with an artistic cinnamon marbling on top.
- Baking Process: Place the cheesecake in a larger pan filled with hot water, then bake at 325°F (163°C) for 40-45 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cooling Method: Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and allow the cheesecake to cool gradually for one hour. Remove and let it cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
- Crumb Precision: Process graham crackers thoroughly to avoid large chunks that disrupt the smooth cheesecake texture.
- Butter Melting Technique: Melt butter gently to prevent burning, ensuring a uniform binding agent for the crust.
- Egg Incorporation Strategy: Add eggs individually and mix completely to prevent lumpy batter and maintain a silky, consistent cheesecake base.
- Temperature Control Mastery: Use water bath and controlled cooling to prevent surface cracking and guarantee a creamy, professional-quality cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 30 Minutes
- Cook Time: 40 Minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 381
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 233 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg