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Slice of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake topped with cereal

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake

This creamy, cinnamon-sweet cheesecake features a buttery cereal crust, reminiscent of nostalgic cereal bowls and impressively sophisticated.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 3 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch, pulsed into crumbs About 1 box
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling
  • 24 oz full-fat cream cheese, room temperature 3 blocks
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (or crème fraîche) Excellent substitute for a tangy flavor
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch, crushed For folding into filling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the outside with heavy-duty foil.
Make the crust
  1. Pulse 3 cups of Cinnamon Toast Crunch in a food processor until fine crumbs.
  2. Mix crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated.
  3. Press firmly into the bottom of the springform pan and chill.
Make the filling
  1. Beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and free of lumps.
  2. Add sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon and beat until combined.
  3. Mix in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
  5. Fold in sour cream and 1/2 cup crushed cereal by hand.
Assemble and bake
  1. Pour filling over chilled crust.
  2. Place the springform pan in a larger roasting pan and carefully pour hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform.
  3. Bake for 50-65 minutes until edges are set and center has a slight wobble.
Cool and chill
  1. Turn the oven off and crack the door. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 30-60 minutes.
  2. Transfer to the fridge and chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Finish and serve
  1. Before serving, sprinkle the remaining crushed cereal over the top and dust lightly with cinnamon sugar.

Notes

Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture. Avoid overbeating to prevent cracks.