Cinnamon 'Roll' Cheesecake
Prep
15-30 mins
Total
6 HRS 15 MIN
Servings
16 Servings
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups
graham cracker crumbs, divided
1/2 cup
butter, melted, divided
1-1/4 cups
plus 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided
1/4 cup
pecans, finely chopped
1 tbsp
ground cinnamon
1 tsp
vanilla
4
eggs
1 cup
powdered sugar
4 tsp
milk
Instructions
Step 1
Heat oven to 325°F.
Step 2
Combine 1 cup graham crumbs, 1/2 of the butter and 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar; press onto bottom of 10-inch cast-iron skillet sprayed with cooking spray. Combine remaining graham crumbs and butter with nuts, cinnamon and 1/4 cup of the remaining granulated sugar; reserve for later use.
Step 3
Beat cream cheese with vanilla and remaining granulated sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended.
Step 4
Pour 2 cups batter over crust; sprinkle with 1/2 of the reserved graham crumb mixture. Top with 1/2 of the remaining batter; sprinkle with remaining graham crumb mixture. Cover with remaining batter; smooth top with back of spoon. Place skillet on baking sheet, then place in oven.
Step 5
Bake 50 to 55 min. or until center of cheesecake is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 4 hours. Whisk powdered sugar and milk until blended. Spread over top of cheesecake.