Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Bars
A delightful dessert treat that combines creamy cheesecake with sweet cinnamon rolls.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- mixing bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Cinnamon Roll Base
- 2 cans Refrigerated cinnamon roll dough Use your favorite brand.
- 1/4 cup Unsalted butter Melted, for richness.
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar Adds sweetness and depth of flavor.
- 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon For a warm, spicy flavor.
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz Cream cheese Softened for easy mixing.
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar For sweetness in the filling.
- 1/2 cup Sour cream Adds creaminess and tang.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances the flavor of the filling.
- 2 large Eggs Bind the filling together.
Topping
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar For the glaze.
- 1 tablespoon Milk To thin the glaze.
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract For flavor in the glaze.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Open the cans of cinnamon roll dough and separate the rolls. Cut each roll into quarters.
- In a bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Stir until well combined.
- Spread half of the cinnamon roll pieces evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Drizzle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the dough.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until well combined and smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cinnamon roll base in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top the cheesecake filling with the remaining cinnamon roll pieces. Drizzle the rest of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and the cinnamon rolls are golden brown.
- While the bars are baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
- Allow the bars to cool in the baking dish for at least 15 minutes before drizzling the glaze over the top.
- Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Enjoy your Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Bars, a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and sweet cinnamon rolls!