Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125g) All-Purpose Flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 cup (50g) Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) Active Dry Yeast
- 1/2 cup (120ml) Milk, warmed to 110-115°F (43-46°C)
- 2 tbsp (30g) Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 tbsp (30g) Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1/4 cup (50g) Packed Light Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
- 32 ounces (900g) Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature (full-fat)
- 1 1/4 cups (250g) Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup (30g) Sour Cream, room temperature
- 2 Large Eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 4 ounces (115g) Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (57g) Unsalted Butter, softened
- 2 cups (240g) Powdered Sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup (60ml) Milk or Heavy Cream
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough: Combine dry ingredients, then add wet ingredients. Knead until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
- Shape the Dough: Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread with softened butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll and Slice: Roll the dough into a log, then slice into 1-inch thick rounds.
- Arrange the Crust: Place cinnamon roll slices into the bottom of the springform pan, pressing to form a crust.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the cinnamon roll crust.
- Water Bath (Optional): Wrap the bottom of the springform pan in foil. Place the pan in a larger roasting pan and fill with hot water halfway up the sides.
- Bake: Bake until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. The internal temperature should reach 150°F (65°C).
- Cool and Chill: Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door ajar for one hour. Then, remove from the oven and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency is reached. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Frost and Serve: Spread the frosting over the chilled cheesecake. Slice and serve.