Description
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake is a delightful twist on a classic dessert that combines the nostalgic flavors of cereal with the rich creaminess of cheesecake. This decadent treat features a crunchy crust made from graham cracker and Cinnamon Toast Crunch crumbs, a velvety filling infused with cinnamon goodness, and a luscious white chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration, this cheesecake will impress guests with its unique taste and stunning presentation. Whether you’re serving it at a gathering or enjoying it as an indulgent treat at home, this recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups cinnamon toast crunch cereal crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 4–5 cups boiling water (for the water bath used when baking the cheesecake)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cinnamon toast crunch cereal
- 32 ounces (4 – 8-ounce) blocks full-fat cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 6 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (Ghirardelli brand)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 cup cinnamon toast crunch cereal (lightly crushed into smaller pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with baker’s spray and parchment.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, cereal crumbs, and melted butter; press into the pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes, then cool and reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
- Mix softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla.
- Infuse heavy cream with crushed cereal; mix into batter gently.
- Pour filling into crust; bake in a water bath for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Cool gradually in the oven for one hour before chilling in the refrigerator overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg