Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in a delightful twist on classic cheesecake with this Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake recipe. A crunchy cereal crust, creamy cinnamon-infused filling, and a topping of whipped cream and more cereal make this dessert a true crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 6 hours (includes chilling)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 2 cups crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the topping:
- 1 cup whipped topping or whipped cream
- 1/2 cup crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch
- cinnamon sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Prepare the crust: Combine crushed cereal and melted butter, press into a greased 9-inch springform pan, and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and cinnamon. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes until set. Cool in the oven, then chill for at least 4 hours.
- Top and serve: Add whipped topping, crushed cereal, and cinnamon sugar before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use a water bath to prevent cracking.
- Add a drizzle of cream cheese glaze or caramel for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
