Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake with New York Style Filling and Mocha Latte Topping

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Ingredients:
- For the Cinnamon Roll Base:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes
- 2-3 tablespoons ice water
- For the New York-style Filling:
- 24 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- For the Mocha Latte Topping:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Directions:
- For the Cinnamon Roll Base:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon together.
- Using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut or rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together and forms a ball.
- Press the dough onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- For the New York-style Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and flour together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the filling over the cinnamon roll base.
- For the Mocha Latte Topping:
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream, chocolate chips, instant coffee granules, and butter over low heat. Stir until the chocolate chips are melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the mocha latte topping over the New York-style filling.
- Baking:
- Bake the cheesecake for 45-50 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the center is almost set.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for another 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Remove the sides of the springform pan and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.
- Serving:
- Cut into slices and enjoy!