Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake with Almond Filling and Peanut Butter Cup Topping

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Cinnamon Roll Base
- 1 can refrigerated cinnamon roll dough
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Open the can of cinnamon roll dough and unroll the dough into one piece. Reserve the icing for later.
- Brush the melted butter onto the dough and roll it up tightly.
- Place the rolled dough into a greased 9-inch springform pan, pressing it down and up the sides of the pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow the crust to cool while making the filling.
Almond Cheesecake Filling
- 3 containers (24 oz) Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 eggs
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until creamy.
- Add in the almond extract and beat until combined.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture onto the cooled cinnamon roll crust, and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Once baked, allow to cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until completely chilled.
Peanut Butter Cup Topping
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine both chocolate chips and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, heat the peanut butter and heavy cream over medium-low heat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate chips and mix until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Allow the chocolate mixture to cool for a few minutes before pouring over the chilled cheesecake.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake again for at least 30 minutes, until the topping has set.
- Drizzle the reserved cinnamon roll icing over the top of the cheesecake. Slice and serve to enjoy your delicious Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake with Almond Filling and Peanut Butter Cup Topping!