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Honey Bun Cheesecake Recipe

Honey Bun Cheesecake Recipe

Olivia Brooks
This Honey Bun Cheesecake Recipe blends cream cheese, cinnamon sugar, honey, and a buttery crust for a dreamy dessert everyone loves.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 to 12 slices
Calories 421 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Electric mixer (hand mixer or stand mixer)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rubber spatula
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons.
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Aluminum foil (for water bath)
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 8 tbsp melted butter

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 18 oz cream cheese soft, in 3 packages (8 oz each).
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp honey

For the Cinnamon Swirl

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp melted butter

For the Honey Glaze

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

Prepare the Pan

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F. Parchment paper on the bottom of the springform pan. Heat: Preparing the water bath, wrap the outside of the pan in heavy aluminum foil. This is done to avoid cracking as well as keep the cheesecake wet.

Make the Crust

  • In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, brown sugar, and melted butter. Blend until it's all sandy with a lot of water. Powder this mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake 8 minutes and set aside.

Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl

  • Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter in a bowl and melt. Set aside. This combination will make that honey bun-like cinnamon ribbon in your cheesecake.

Make the Cheesecake Filling

  • Blend the cream cheese until smooth. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar. Stir in eggs one after another. Add sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and honey. Do not mix too thoroughly mix one is after a smooth, yet airy filling.

Layer the Cheesecake

  • Pour half of the cheesecake filling on the crust. Pour half of the cinnamon swirl mixture, drizzling over. Swirl it in using a knife or a skewer, add the remaining filling material, and then the remaining swirl mixture. Make swirls of light on top, pretty.

Bake the Cheesecake

  • Put the pan into a larger baking pan. Add hot water to the outer dish that is halfway up the sides. Bake 5570 minutes or until the center shakes a little. Do not overbake.
  • Switch off the oven, open the door, and allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour.

Cool and Chill

  • Take the cheesecake out of the water bath and the oven. Allow to cool down, then refrigerate at least 6 hours (preferably overnight).

Add the Honey Glaze

  • Combine powdered sugar, honey, and milk until smooth. Pour this over the ice cheesecake. It gives the dessert the honey bun finish.
Keyword Honey Bun Cheesecake Recipe