Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake infused with cinnamon flavors, sitting on a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and vanilla extract; mix until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Sprinkle in ground cinnamon, and whisk in sour cream until well-combined.
- Pour cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes until the center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for about an hour.
- Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating nuts or a chocolate ganache. Make ahead of time for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cheesecake, snickerdoodle, dessert, baking, comfort food