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Mini Cinnamon Roll Cheesecakes, A Perfect Bite-Sized Dessert
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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 minutes
Chill 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings 9

Equipment

  • 1 cupcake/muffin tray (hole diameter approximately 2.6in wide)

Ingredients

Base

  • 150 g digestive biscuits crushed (about 1¼ cups)
  • 75 g unsalted butter melted (⅓ cup)

Cheesecake

  • 250 ml double cream cold (1 cup)
  • 350 g cream cheese room temperature (about 1½ cups)
  • 120 g icing sugar 1 cup
  • 2.5 g ground cinnamon 1 tsp

Topping

  • 2.5 g ground cinnamon 1 tsp
  • 25 g granulated sugar 2 tbsp

Cream Cheese Icing

  • 20 g unsalted butter softened (1 tbsp + 1 tsp)
  • 60 g cream cheese room temperature (¼ cup)
  • 25 g icing sugar 3 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!

Notes

  • Original recipe by Fitwaffle.