Description
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake brings nostalgia and indulgence to dessert lovers everywhere. Creamy, spiced layers of comfort blend classic breakfast cereal with rich cheesecake magic, promising a delightful experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (453 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Topping/Garnish Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additional Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F (163C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line bottom with parchment paper. Pulverize Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal in food processor until finely ground.
- Combine cereal crumbs with sugar and melted butter, creating a compact crust mixture. Press evenly into pan’s bottom, ensuring uniform thickness. Bake crust for 10 minutes until slightly set, then remove and cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened cream cheese until silky smooth. Gradually incorporate sugar, mixing until fully integrated and light.
- Introduce vanilla extract, then add eggs individually, thoroughly blending after each addition. Gently fold in sour cream and heavy cream until mixture achieves a consistent, creamy texture.
- Gently fold crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch into cheesecake batter, distributing cereal evenly throughout the mixture.
- Pour batter over prepared crust, spreading carefully to create an even surface. Tap pan gently to release potential air bubbles.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until center is set and edges appear lightly golden. Turn off oven, crack door slightly, and allow cheesecake to cool gradually for one hour.
- Transfer cheesecake to refrigerator and chill for minimum 4 hours or preferably overnight to set completely.
- Whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread whipped cream elegantly across chilled cheesecake’s surface.
- Garnish with additional Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal for decorative crunch. Carefully remove from springform pan, slice, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Prevent Cracking: Create a water bath by placing the springform pan in a larger baking dish filled with hot water to ensure even baking and prevent surface cracks.
- Cereal Texture Tip: Reserve some whole Cinnamon Toast Crunch pieces to sprinkle between layers and on top for added crunch and visual appeal.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap regular Cinnamon Toast Crunch with gluten-free cinnamon cereal and use gluten-free graham crackers to make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- Make-Ahead Strategy: This cheesecake can be prepared up to 3 days in advance, making it perfect for stress-free entertaining and meal planning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg