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:

  1. Prepare the Dough: Combine dry ingredients, then add wet ingredients. Knead until smooth and elastic.
  2. First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
  3. Shape the Dough: Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread with softened butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  4. Roll and Slice: Roll the dough into a log, then slice into 1-inch thick rounds.
  5. Arrange the Crust: Place cinnamon roll slices into the bottom of the springform pan, pressing to form a crust.
  6. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  7. Pour and Bake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the cinnamon roll crust.
  8. 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.
  9. Bake: Bake until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. The internal temperature should reach 150°F (65°C).
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. Frost and Serve: Spread the frosting over the chilled cheesecake. Slice and serve.