Here’s a decadent mash-up that brings together three favorites — cinnamon rolls, honeybuns, and cheesecake — into one over-the-top dessert.
🍯🍰 Cinnamon Roll Honeybun Cheesecake
The Ultimate Dessert Mash-Up
Ingredients
Crust & Base
2 tubes refrigerated cinnamon roll dough (with icing packets)
2 tbsp melted butter
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Cheesecake Filling
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup honey
Honeybun Swirl
½ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp melted butter
2 tsp ground cinnamon
Topping
Icing packets from cinnamon rolls (or ½ cup powdered sugar + 2 tbsp milk if you prefer)
Optional: caramel drizzle or whipped cream
Instructions
Step 1 — Prepare crust
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment.
Unroll cinnamon rolls and press them into the bottom of the pan to form an even crust, pinching seams together.
Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with brown sugar + cinnamon.
Step 2 — Make cheesecake filling
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until blended.
Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and honey until creamy. Do not overbeat.
Step 3 — Honeybun swirl
In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, honey, melted butter, and cinnamon.
Pour half of cheesecake batter over crust. Drizzle half of honeybun swirl mixture over batter. Swirl lightly with a knife.
Repeat with remaining batter and swirl.
Step 4 — Bake
Place springform pan inside a larger roasting pan. Add hot water to the roasting pan until it comes halfway up the sides (water bath method to prevent cracks).
Bake for 60–70 minutes, until the center is just set but still slightly jiggly.
Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 5 — Finish & serve
Once chilled, drizzle cinnamon roll icing over top. Add caramel drizzle or whipped cream if desired.
Slice and enjoy that gooey cinnamon-honeybun-cheesecake combo!
Tips & Variations
Shortcut version: Use a honeybun snack cake layer as part of the crust, topped with the cheesecake batter.
Extra indulgent: Add a layer of chopped pecans or crushed honeybun pieces between the cheesecake layers.
Spiced-up: Add ½ tsp nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice to the filling for autumn vibes.
Would you like me to also create a mini version of these (like cupcake-sized cinnamon roll honeybun cheesecakes)? They’d be perfect for parties.