Mini Cinnamon Roll Cheesecakes, A Perfect Bite-Sized Dessert
If you love cinnamon rolls and cheesecake, these bite-sized treats are the perfect dessert for your next gathering! 🍰😍
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Cinnamon Roll Cheesecakes, Mini Cinnamon Roll Cheesecakes
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Chill 6 hourshours
Total Time 6 hourshours30 minutesminutes
Servings 9
Equipment
1 cupcake/muffin tray (hole diameter approximately 2.6in wide)
Ingredients
Base
150gdigestive biscuitscrushed (about 1¼ cups)
75gunsalted buttermelted (⅓ cup)
Cheesecake
250mldouble creamcold (1 cup)
350gcream cheeseroom temperature (about 1½ cups)
120gicing sugar1 cup
2.5gground cinnamon1 tsp
Topping
2.5gground cinnamon1 tsp
25ggranulated sugar2 tbsp
Cream Cheese Icing
20gunsalted buttersoftened (1 tbsp + 1 tsp)
60gcream cheeseroom temperature (¼ cup)
25gicing sugar3 tbsp
Instructions
Prepare the Biscuit Base
Begin by crushing the digestive biscuits or graham crackers into fine, even crumbs. A food processor makes quick work of this, but a rolling pin and a sturdy zip-top bag will do the job just as well.
Pour in the melted butter and stir until the crumbs are evenly coated and resemble damp sand. Divide the mixture among nine cupcake liners, pressing it firmly into the bottom of each one to create a compact, even base. Place the liners in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling, allowing the bases to set.
Make the Cinnamon Cheesecake Filling
Pour the cold double cream into a mixing bowl and whip until stiff peaks form. Keep a close eye on it, as properly whipped cream gives these little cheesecakes their wonderfully light, delicate texture.
In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, icing sugar, and ground cinnamon until smooth, creamy, and free of lumps. Using a spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in stages. Take your time with this step to preserve as much air as possible.
Spoon the filling onto the chilled biscuit bases, or transfer it to a piping bag for a neater finish. Divide it evenly among the nine liners, smoothing the tops as needed.
Add the Cinnamon Sugar Topping
In a small bowl, stir together the ground cinnamon and granulated sugar until evenly combined. Sprinkle this fragrant mixture generously over each cheesecake. It adds that familiar cinnamon roll warmth, along with a delicate sweetness and a little crunch in every bite.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Icing
Place the softened butter, cream cheese, and icing sugar in a clean mixing bowl. Beat until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and easy to pipe. Scrape down the sides of the bowl if necessary to ensure everything is thoroughly combined.
Spoon the icing into a piping bag and pipe a pretty swirl onto each cheesecake. This final touch brings all the comforting flavours of a classic cinnamon roll together with the richness of a creamy cheesecake.
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the cheesecakes for at least four hours, or until the filling is nicely set and holds its shape. For the best texture, keep them chilled until you are ready to serve.
Serve straight from the refrigerator and enjoy every delicious layer, from the buttery biscuit base to the cinnamon-spiced filling and the silky cream cheese icing. These little treats are perfect for sharing, although you may find everyone reaching for a second one!