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Honey Bun Cheesecake

The decadence of honey buns and the creaminess of cheesecake combine to make Honey Bun Cheesecake. It is the perfect amount of sweetness for an irresistible dessert.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Chill4 hours
Total Time5 hours 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Honey Bun Cheesecake
Servings: 15
Calories: 422kcal

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 30 Nilla Wafers crushed, approximately 2 cups
  • 5 Tablespoons Butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 24 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour

For the Swirl:

  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

For the Glaze Topping:

  • 2 cups Confectioner’s Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

For the Crust:

  • Place the Nilla Wafers in a food processor or blender and blend until the cookies are turned into crumbs.
  • Place the crumbs in a mixing bowl.  Stir in the melted butter.
  • Pour the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan.  Use the back of a spoon to press the mixture firmly down into the bottom of the pan and approximately halfway up the sides of the pan.
  • Refrigerate the crust while you prepare the cheesecake filling.

For the Cheesecake Layer with Swirl:

  • Beat cream cheese and sugar on low speed with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add one egg at a time, mixing until combined.
  • Then stir in the sour cream, honey, vanilla extract and flour until combined.
  • In a separate bowl stir together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • Pour half of the cream cheese mixture on top of the crust.
  • Sprinkle half of the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture on top.
  • Pour the remaining cream cheese mixture on top and top with the remaining brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
  • Using a knife gently swirl the cheesecake mixture with the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture so that they are gently combined.
  • Place the pan into a large pan and pour boiling water around the cheesecake pan until it goes up approximately halfway up the side of the cheesecake pan.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes.  The edges should be set and the center should still appear jiggly.
  • Turn the oven off and crack the oven door. Let the cheesecake sit in the oven for 45 more minutes until the cheesecake has cooled to room temperature.
  • Remove from the oven and carefully remove the cheesecake from the water.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

For the Glaze Topping:

  • When you are ready to serve, whisk together the glaze ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Remove the cheesecake carefully from the springform pan by running a knife around the sides of the cheesecake to release the cheesecake from the pan.
  • Place the cheesecake on a serving platter or plate.
  • Drizzle the glaze topping over the cheesecake and allow the mixture to run off the sides of the cheesecake.
  • Then the cheesecake is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!

Notes

Store the leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Make sure to use room temperature ingredients to ensure that the cheesecake is creamy and smooth. 
Use full fat cream cheese for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 807IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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