Effortless Cinnamon Cheesecake Treat (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Crust Base

01 - ½ cup melted butter
02 - ¼ cup sugar
03 - 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

→ Cinnamon Filling Layer

04 - 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
05 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - ½ cup brown sugar

→ Cheesecake Mixture

07 - 3 large eggs
08 - 1 cup sour cream
09 - 24 oz cream cheese, softened
10 - 1 tbsp vanilla extract
11 - 1 cup sugar

→ Cinnamon Topping

12 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
13 - ¼ cup brown sugar

→ Frosting

14 - 1-2 tbsp milk (optional, to adjust thickness)
15 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
16 - 1 cup powdered sugar
17 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
18 - ¼ cup butter, softened

# Instructions:

01 - Turn on your oven and preheat to 325°F (163°C). Use a little grease to prep a 9-inch springform pan. Mix together butter, sugar, and the graham cracker crumbs in a bowl. Firmly press this into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and allow to cool completely.
02 - Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter in a bowl until smooth. Spread this blend across your cooled crust.
03 - In a large bowl, whip the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, making sure everything blends evenly. Stir in sour cream and vanilla until creamy. Pour about half of this over the cinnamon layer.
04 - Blend cinnamon and brown sugar in a small dish. Sprinkle half the mix over the cheesecake filling layer. Add the remaining filling on top and scatter the other half of the cinnamon sugar over it.
05 - Put the cheesecake in the oven at 325°F (163°C) for about 55–65 minutes. It’s ready when the center looks mostly set but may jiggle slightly. Turn the oven off and crack the door open a bit, letting it sit for an hour before cooling to room temperature. Stick it in the fridge to chill, at least 4 hours.
06 - Mix cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add in powdered sugar, vanilla, and a little milk if it seems too thick, and beat until it’s spreadable.
07 - Spread the frosting on the chilled dessert, slice it up, and dig in!

# Notes:

01 - Swap out sour cream for Greek yogurt or crème fraîche for a fun flavor change.
02 - This dessert tastes amazing alongside hot coffee, cocoa, or a scoop of creamy ice cream.
03 - Serve with some fresh fruit or spiced nuts to balance the richness of the dish.

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