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No Bake Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Recipe


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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

This No Bake Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert combining creamy cheesecake filling with the warm flavors of cinnamon rolls. It features a smooth cream cheese base blended with spices and whipped topping, spread into a graham cracker crust, then topped with mini cinnamon rolls and chilled until set. Perfect for cinnamon roll lovers looking for a quick, no-bake treat with a rich, indulgent flavor.


Ingredients

Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Cool Whip

Base and Topping

  • 1 graham pie crust (optional: freeze for 30 minutes before use to make less fragile)
  • 9 mini cinnamon rolls
  • 1 can cream cheese frosting (for drizzling over each slice when serving)


Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: Drop the softened cream cheese, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract into a mixing bowl.
  2. Cream Ingredients: Use an electric mixer to beat the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Fold in Cool Whip: Add the Cool Whip to the bowl and use a rubber spatula to gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
  4. Fill the Crust: Scoop the cream cheese mixture into the graham pie crust and spread it out evenly to cover the base and sides.
  5. Add Cinnamon Rolls: Place 8 mini cinnamon rolls in a circle near the edge of the pie crust, pressing them gently into the cream cheese mixture, then press one mini cinnamon roll down in the center of the cheesecake.
  6. Chill the Cheesecake: Cover the assembled cheesecake and refrigerate it for at least 3 hours to allow it to set firmly.
  7. Drizzle Frosting: When ready to serve, use a piping bag to drizzle cream cheese frosting over each slice for added sweetness and decoration.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Slice the cheesecake and enjoy this no bake, cinnamon-roll infused dessert.

Notes

  • For a firmer crust, freeze the graham pie crust for 30 minutes before assembling.
  • If mini cinnamon rolls are not available, slice regular cinnamon rolls into smaller pieces.
  • Cool Whip can be substituted with homemade whipped cream for a fresher option.
  • The cheesecake needs to chill for at least 3 hours, but chilling overnight will improve texture and flavor.
  • Use a sharp knife warmed in hot water for clean slices.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American