Blender Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 12 tablespoons (3/4 cup) butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 32 oz (2 pounds) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 12 tablespoons (3/4 cup) butter, melted
- 2 cups dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
For the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and salt until well mixed.
- Press the mixture firmly into a rectangular 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake for 8 minutes, then set aside to cool.
For the Filling:
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
- In a blender, blend the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the sour cream and blend again. Then, add the eggs one at a time, blending after each addition until the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
Make the Cinnamon Swirl:
- In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour until smooth.
To Assemble:
- Pour half of the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.
- Dot half of the cinnamon mixture over the filling and gently swirl it with a knife.
- Add the remaining filling and dot with the remaining cinnamon mixture, swirling again with a knife.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the center is mostly set, about 35-40 minutes.
- Allow the cheesecake bars to chill in the refrigerator until firm, approximately 2 hours or more.
- Slice into bars, serve, and enjoy!
This expanded recipe yields a larger batch of Blender Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Bars, making it perfect for gatherings, parties, or any occasion where you want to serve a delicious and impressive dessert. The combination of creamy cheesecake, rich cinnamon swirl, and crunchy graham cracker crust is sure to delight all who try these bars.