Description
A delicious and creamy Honey Bun Cheesecake that combines the flavors of honey, cinnamon, and pecans for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
- Add the melted unsalted butter to the mixture and stir until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form a crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven and set it aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, and continue beating until fully combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
- Mix in the sour cream and heavy cream, beating until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled graham cracker crust in the springform pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- In a separate small bowl, combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Add the flour to the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture, and stir to combine.
- Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the cinnamon-sugar-flour mixture, mixing until crumbly.
- Stir in the chopped pecans (if using) to the topping mixture.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar topping evenly over the surface of the cheesecake batter.
- Drizzle the honey over the topping mixture in a swirl pattern.
- Place the cheesecake in the oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly jiggles when gently shaken.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour, remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to fully set and chill.
- Before serving, run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake to loosen it from the sides of the pan.
- Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan and transfer the cheesecake to a serving platter.
- Slice the cheesecake and enjoy the delicious honey bun flavor!
Notes
- For best results, refrigerate overnight before serving.
- Optional: Add more chopped pecans on top for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Honey Bun Cheesecake, dessert, cheesecake, sweet treat