Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Bars

Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 2 cups cinnamon graham crackers, finely crushed
• ⅓ cup butter, melted
• ¼ cup brown sugar

For the Cheesecake:

• 2 (8 oz packages) cream cheese, at room temperature
• ⅔ cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

• 1 cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2-3 Tbsp ground cinnamon (depending on how cinnamon-y you want it)
• 6 Tbsp butter

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with foil, extending the sides of the foil over the edges of the pan. Spray the foil with cooking spray and set aside.
2. Prepare the Crust:
   • In a medium bowl, stir together the cinnamon graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar until completely moistened.
   • Press the mixture evenly along the bottom of the prepared pan.
   • Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until golden. Remove from the oven but keep the oven on.
3. Prepare the Cheesecake:
   • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the cream cheese and sugar until fluffy, about 1 minute.
   • Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Add the vanilla extract and beat in the sour cream. Set the mixture aside.
4. Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl:
   • In a medium saucepan, melt together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter, stirring until smooth. Set aside.
5. Assemble the Cheesecake Bars:
   • Spread half of the cheesecake mixture onto the prepared crust.
   • Top with half of the cinnamon mixture. Draw lines with the cinnamon mixture into the cheesecake and then swirl them together with a butter knife.
   • Top with the remaining cheesecake mixture and then the remaining cinnamon mixture, swirling together.
6. Bake:
   • Bake for approximately 35-40 minutes or until the cheesecake is set and the center is just a little jiggly.
   • Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition and Weight Watchers Points

To calculate Weight Watchers points, let’s estimate the nutritional information for these cheesecake bars.

Estimated Nutrition per Serving (1/9th of the recipe):

• Calories: ~450 kcal
• Total Fat: ~30g
• Saturated Fat: ~18g
• Cholesterol: ~140mg
• Sodium: ~300mg
• Carbohydrates: ~40g
• Fiber: ~1g
• Sugars: ~30g
• Protein: ~6g

Weight Watchers Points: Using the estimated nutritional values, the Weight Watchers Points for one serving (1/9th of the recipe) are approximately 20-22 points. This is a rough estimate; for precise points, it is recommended to use the official Weight Watchers calculator or app, as points can vary based on specific brands and measurements used.