Mini Cinnamon Roll Cheesecakes
Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
Chill Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 4 hours
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed cinnamon grahams)
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Pinch of salt
For the Cheesecake Filling:
16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs, room temperature
¼ cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
For Topping:
Ground cinnamon, for dusting
Optional: cream cheese glaze (2 tbsp cream cheese + ¼ cup powdered sugar + 1 tbsp milk)
Instructions
Prep the pan. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Make the crust. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and salt until evenly moistened. Press about 1 tbsp into the bottom of each liner, packing firmly. Bake 5 minutes, then set aside.
Make the swirl. Stir melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon together until smooth. Transfer to a small zip bag and set aside.
Make the filling. Beat cream cheese with both sugars until completely smooth, 2–3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low. Add sour cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and flour. Mix just until combined — don't overbeat.
Assemble. Divide filling among the cups, filling each about ¾ full. Snip the corner off the swirl bag and pipe a spiral over the top of each. Use a toothpick to swirl gently — just 2–3 passes, don't overmix or you'll lose the spiral.
Bake 18–22 minutes until the edges are set and the centers still have a slight wobble.
Cool and chill. Cool in the pan 20 minutes, then refrigerate at least 3 hours (overnight is best).
Finish. Dust with ground cinnamon just before serving. Add a drizzle of cream cheese glaze if you like.
Tips
Room-temp cream cheese and eggs give you a lump-free, silky filling.
Don't over-swirl — the spiral look disappears if you stir too much.
Slight wobble is correct — they firm up completely in the fridge.
Variations
Add a layer of cinnamon streusel between crust and filling for extra crunch.
Swap graham crumbs for crushed cinnamon cereal for a bolder spice note.
Drizzle with caramel instead of glaze for a sticky roll vibe.