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Snickerdoodle Cheesecake

Irresistible Snickerdoodle Cheesecake that Everyone Will Love

This Snickerdoodle Cheesecake blends creamy cheesecake with spiced snickerdoodle flavors for a comforting dessert that's easy to make.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs or Crushed Snickerdoodle Cookies gluten-free option available
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Ceylon cinnamon recommended
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For the Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour can substitute with cornstarch/gluten-free blend
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
For the Swirl
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Additional Ground Cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • Roasting Pan
  • Aluminum Foil

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and wrap a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix and press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, gradually add granulated sugar and eggs one at a time, blend in sour cream, vanilla, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the crust, create a cinnamon swirl with brown sugar, additional cinnamon, and melted butter, then top with remaining cheesecake batter.
  5. Bake in a water bath for 65 minutes, until the center is slightly jiggly but set.
  6. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and cool the cheesecake for 1 hour. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients and ensure all components are at room temperature for best results.

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