Description
Snickerdoodle Cheesecake is a creamy, indulgent dessert that blends a buttery graham-cracker crust with a rich, cinnamon-spiced filling and a delicate, cinnamon-sugar topping. This easy, 3-step cheesecake becomes a festive centerpiece for Christmas or Thanksgiving, delivering bakery-worthy flavor with cozy notes of cinnamon in every bite while staying smooth, sliceable, and irresistibly crowd-pleasing for any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until sandy.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and blend again.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Stir in sour cream, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust and smooth the top.
- Mix the topping ingredients (sugar and cinnamon) and sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, until edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake rest inside for 1 hour.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture.
- Slice and enjoy the warm snickerdoodle flavor in every creamy bite.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother filling.
- Avoid overmixing after adding eggs to prevent cracks.
- Let the cheesecake cool gradually in the oven to prevent cracking.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture.
- Store leftovers chilled for up to 4 days; freeze slices for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cheesecake)
- Calories: About 380 per slice
- Sugar: About 25 g
- Sodium: About 230 mg
- Fat: About 26 g
- Saturated Fat: About 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: About 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: About 28 g
- Fiber: About 2 g
- Protein: About 7 g
- Cholesterol: About 150 mg
Keywords: Snickerdoodle Cheesecake, Cinnamon Cheesecake, Holiday Dessert, Christmas dessert, Thanksgiving dessert, creamy cheesecake, graham crust, cinnamon sugar topping