Ingredients
Crust
- 15 cinnamon graham crackers, pulsed into crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup Dixie Crystals Light Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 12 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed
Topping
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- Whipped cream, optional
- Mini churro cereal pieces, optional
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix to fully combine. Press mixture into a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla, and cinnamon together until smooth. Fold in whipped topping by hand and stir until completely combined. Spoon mixture into prepared crust and spread into a smooth layer.
- For topping, mix cinnamon and sugar together. Sprinkle entire top of cheesecake with cinnamon sugar mixture (you may or may not want to use all of it). Refrigerate until firm, about 4-6 hours. Overnight is best.
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream, more cinnamon sugar, and mini churros, if desired.
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Recipe developed for Dixie Crystals by Jessica Kraft @SprinkleSomeSugar.