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No Bake Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake – Creamy Easy Dessert

Press buttery cookie crumbs into a springform pan and chill.Layer creamy cheesecake filling with a cinnamon dulce de leche swirl.Refrigerate at least 4 hours, then decorate with whipped cream.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American-inspired

Ingredients
  

For the Base

  • - 7 oz. 200g shortbread cookies or Biscoff cookies
  • - 2 tablespoons fine sugar
  • - 1.4 oz. 50g butter, melted

For the Filling

  • - 6 gelatin leaves
  • - 21 oz. 600g cream cheese, room temperature
  • - 9 oz. 250g mascarpone, room temperature
  • - 2 tablespoons fine sugar
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 7 oz. 200g heavy cream

For the Caramel Cinnamon Swirl

  • - 4.2 oz. 120g dulce de leche
  • - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • - 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream

For the Decoration

  • - 5.3 oz. 150g heavy cream
  • - 10–12 cinnamon roll cookies

Instructions
 

  • Line the bottom of an 8-inch (20cm) springform pan with parchment paper.
  • Place the shortbread or Biscoff cookies in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Alternatively, place them in a sturdy food-safe bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
  • Combine the cookie crumbs with the sugar and melted butter until evenly moistened.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared springform pan. Press firmly into an even layer, then refrigerate while preparing the filling.
  • Place the gelatin leaves in a small bowl of cold water and soak for 5–7 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature cream cheese, mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and evenly combined. Avoid excessive mixing once the mixture is smooth.
  • Prepare the cinnamon swirl by stirring together the dulce de leche and cinnamon. Add 1 tablespoon heavy cream and mix until smooth. Add a little more cream if necessary to create a thick but spoonable consistency.
  • Remove the softened gelatin leaves from the water and gently squeeze out the excess liquid. Place them in a small saucepan and heat very gently just until dissolved. Do not allow the gelatin to boil.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Stir 1–2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture into the dissolved gelatin to temper it.
  • Gradually mix the gelatin mixture into the remaining cheesecake filling until completely incorporated.
  • Whip the 7 ounces (200g) heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture, taking care not to knock out too much air.
  • Spoon approximately half of the cheesecake filling over the chilled cookie crust and smooth the surface.
  • Spoon about half of the cinnamon caramel mixture over the filling.
  • Cover with the remaining cheesecake mixture. Use a chopstick, skewer, or the handle of a small spoon to gently swirl the layers together without disturbing the crust.
  • Smooth the surface of the No Bake Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until completely set.
  • Carefully release the chilled cheesecake from the springform pan and transfer it to a serving plate.
  • Whip the remaining 5.3 ounces (150g) heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Pipe the whipped cream over the cheesecake in a decorative spiral and small swirls, or decorate it however you prefer.
  • Spoon the remaining cinnamon dulce de leche mixture between the whipped cream decorations.
  • Finish with cinnamon roll cookies. Keep refrigerated until ready to slice and serve.

Notes

Biscoff-style cookies or shortbread cookies both work well for the crust. Graham-style biscuits can also be used if preferred.
For a halal-friendly cheesecake, check the gelatin carefully and choose halal-certified gelatin. Also use alcohol-free vanilla flavoring or vanilla extract specifically confirmed to be suitable for your dietary requirements.
The cinnamon roll cookies used for decorating are optional. Crushed Biscoff cookies, a dusting of cinnamon, or extra whipped cream can create an equally attractive finish.