Description
Indulgent cinnamon roll cheesecake bars marry classic pastry comfort with creamy cheesecake magic. Sweet swirls of cinnamon and rich cream cheese create a dessert that melts in your mouth, inviting you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cinnamon Roll Layers:
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) refrigerated cinnamon roll dough
Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 blocks (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping
Toppings:
- Icing from cinnamon roll cans
- Cinnamon sugar, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by preheating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring easy removal and clean edges.
- Open the first can of cinnamon roll dough and carefully press the entire sheet into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating a uniform base layer that will serve as the foundation for the cheesecake bars.
- Partially bake the crust for 10 minutes until it becomes slightly set and golden around the edges, then remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes, maintaining its structural integrity.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese until smooth, then incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until the texture becomes creamy and uniform without any lumps.
- Gently fold whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining its light and airy consistency while creating a silky cheesecake filling.
- Spread the prepared cheesecake filling evenly across the partially baked crust, ensuring complete coverage and a level surface.
- Tear the second can of cinnamon roll dough into small, irregular pieces and strategically distribute them across the cheesecake layer, creating a rustic and appealing top texture.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color on the dough pieces and a set cheesecake filling.
- Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely at room temperature, which helps them set and become easier to slice.
- Drizzle the included icing from the cinnamon roll cans generously over the cooled bars, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar for an extra layer of sweetness and spice.
- Cut into neat squares and serve at room temperature, revealing the delightful layers of crust, cheesecake, and cinnamon roll topping.
Notes
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper overhanging on all sides for effortless bar removal and clean cutting.
- Let the cinnamon roll crust cool slightly before adding cheesecake filling to maintain a crisp bottom layer and prevent sogginess.
- Fold whipped topping into cheesecake mixture with a light hand to preserve its airy texture and prevent deflation.
- Swap regular cinnamon rolls with gluten-free or low-sugar versions for alternative dietary needs without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 324 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg