Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake with Walnut Filling and Pineapple & Kiwi Topping

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Cinnamon Roll Crust

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1/4 cup milk, room temperature
• 2 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Walnut Filling

• 16 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Pineapple & Kiwi Topping

• 1 cup diced pineapple
• 1 cup diced kiwi
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and salt.
2. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. In a small bowl, combine the egg, milk, yeast, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
4. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.
5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for a few minutes until it is smooth. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to fit the bottom of the pan and about 2 inches up the sides.
8. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
9. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
10. Stir in the vanilla extract and chopped walnuts.
11. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cinnamon roll crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
12. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
13. Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
14. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the diced pineapple, diced kiwi, honey, and water. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is softened and the mixture is thickened.
15. Let the topping cool to room temperature, then spread it over the cheesecake.
16. Slice and serve.