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Indulge in Sweet Bliss with Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Bars

Learn how to make delicious Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Bars. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Let’s gather up the essentials. These ingredients are straightforward and likely already in your pantry, but don’t worry, I’ve got substitution tips too!

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk

Substitution suggestions: If you’re out of brown sugar, you can use white sugar and a tablespoon of molasses. And for a richer flavor, try using half whole wheat flour. The bars will still come out great!

Instructions

Now, let’s get into the fun part. This is where you get to channel your inner home cook, just like I did standing by my dad’s side all those years ago.

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, melted butter, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into the prepared pan to form the base.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk until fully combined.
  4. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top of the cream cheese layer.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set. You’ll know it’s ready when it jiggles slightly but doesn’t look liquid.
  7. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang. Slice and enjoy!

Personal tip: If you’re feeling adventurous, sprinkle some chopped nuts over the top before baking for an extra crunch.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Bars, recipe, cooking, food