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Mini Cinnamon Roll Cheesecakes Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 18–22 minutes Chill Time: 3 hours Total Time: 4 hours Ingredients For the Crust: 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed cinnamon grahams) 3 tbsp granulated sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted Pinch of salt For the Cheesecake Filling: 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened ½ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup brown sugar, packed 2 large eggs, room temperature ¼ cup sour cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tbsp all-purpose flour For the Cinnamon Swirl: 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed 1½ tsp ground cinnamon For Topping: Ground cinnamon, for dusting Optional: cream cheese glaze (2 tbsp cream cheese + ¼ cup powdered sugar + 1 tbsp milk) Instructions Prep the pan. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Make the crust. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and salt until evenly moistened. Press about 1 tbsp into the bottom of each liner, packing firmly. Bake 5 minutes, then set aside. Make the swirl. Stir melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon together until smooth. Transfer to a small zip bag and set aside. Make the filling. Beat cream cheese with both sugars until completely smooth, 2–3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low. Add sour cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and flour. Mix just until combined — don't overbeat. Assemble. Divide filling among the cups, filling each about ¾ full. Snip the corner off the swirl bag and pipe a spiral over the top of each. Use a toothpick to swirl gently — just 2–3 passes, don't overmix or you'll lose the spiral. Bake 18–22 minutes until the edges are set and the centers still have a slight wobble. Cool and chill. Cool in the pan 20 minutes, then refrigerate at least 3 hours (overnight is best). Finish. Dust with ground cinnamon just before serving. Add a drizzle of cream cheese glaze if you like. Tips Room-temp cream cheese and eggs give you a lump-free, silky filling. Don't over-swirl — the spiral look disappears if you stir too much. Slight wobble is correct — they firm up completely in the fridge. Variations Add a layer of cinnamon streusel between crust and filling for extra crunch. Swap graham crumbs for crushed cinnamon cereal for a bolder spice note. Drizzle with caramel instead of glaze for a sticky roll vibe.