Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Coffee Cake Cheesecake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter and sugar until well mixed. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes until lightly golden, then allow to cool.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar for the swirl and set it aside. For the streusel topping, combine flour, brown sugar, and cold butter in a separate bowl. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature cream cheese and sugar using a hand mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add in sour cream, flour, salt, and vanilla extract, mixing just until combined. Carefully beat in the eggs, one at a time.
- Pour half of the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust. Sprinkle the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the filling. Dollop the remaining filling over the cinnamon layer, then use a knife to lightly swirl it together.
- Place the springform pan in a larger baking dish and add hot water to create a water bath. Bake for about 1 hour and 40 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Once baked, turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 30 minutes. Run a knife around the edges and cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- If desired, whisk together powdered sugar and milk for icing. Drizzle over the cooled Coffee Cake Cheesecake just before serving.
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Notes
Ensure your cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother filling. Bake in a water bath and cool gradually to prevent cracks. Store covered in the fridge for optimal freshness.
