Description
This Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert for cereal lovers! A crunchy, buttery Cinnamon Toast Crunch crust is topped with a rich and creamy cinnamon-spiced cheesecake filling, then finished with a luscious cinnamon sugar topping. Perfect for parties, holidays, or just a fun treat!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, crushed into fine crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz (3 blocks) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, crushed (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
Make the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix Cinnamon Toast Crunch crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool while preparing the filling.
Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, mixing until combined.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
Bake the Cheesecake:
- Wrap the outside of the pan with foil and place it in a larger baking dish. Fill the dish with hot water (about 1 inch deep) to create a water bath.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the center is slightly jiggly but set.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before adding the topping.
Make the Topping & Serve:
- Mix sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the cheesecake.
- Garnish with crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal before serving.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crunch, sprinkle whole cereal pieces on top just before serving.
- Make sure ingredients are at room temperature for the smoothest cheesecake.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.