Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake: How to Make This Epic Dessert
An ultra-creamy Cinnamon Toast Crunch cheesecake with a crunchy cereal crust and a rich cinnamon-spiced filling a fun, indulgent dessert that’s perfect for holidays and special occasions.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Total Time: 5 hrs 20 mins
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, crushed
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup whipped cream (optional topping)
- Extra Cinnamon Toast Crunch for garnish
- 1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a springform pan.
- 2. Mix crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch with melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- 3. Bake crust for 10 minutes, then let cool.
- 4. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- 5. Add sour cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt; mix until combined.
- 6. Beat in eggs one at a time just until incorporated.
- 7. Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth the top.
- 8. Bake for 55–65 minutes until center is just set.
- 9. Turn off oven, crack door slightly, and let cheesecake cool gradually.
- 10. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- 11. Top with whipped cream and crushed cereal if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid cracks.
- For extra crunch, add a cereal topping just before serving.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
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