Snickerdoodle Cheesecake features a cinnamon cookie crust, creamy vanilla cheesecake filling, and a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl.
2 cups crushed snickerdoodle cookies or graham crackers
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup melted butter
24 ounces cream cheese softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Mix cookie crumbs, cinnamon, and butter.
Press into pan and bake 8 to 10 minutes.
Beat cream cheese and sugar.
Add sour cream and vanilla.
Mix in eggs one at a time.
Layer batter and cinnamon-sugar swirl.
Bake in water bath 60 to 70 minutes.
Cool gradually and refrigerate.
Slice and serve.
Do not overmix batter.
Chill thoroughly before slicing.
Store refrigerated.