Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Sopapilla Cheesecake
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Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Sopapilla Cheesecake
Description
This cheesecake features a crust made from crushed graham crackers combined with butter and cinnamon, pressed into a springform pan. The filling, blended until smooth, combines cream cheese, sugar, milk, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and flour to create a rich, creamy base. The cheesecake is baked in a water bath at 350°F for 45 minutes to promote even cooking and a tender texture.
During the final stage of baking, tortilla strips tossed in melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon are quickly spread atop the cheesecake and baked an additional 15 minutes. This step adds a crisp, golden, cinnamon-sugar topping reminiscent of sopapilla pastry. Cooling the cheesecake in the pan allows it to set with this contrasting crunchy layer on top.
The dessert balances creamy tangy cheesecake with the crunchy, sweet spice-laden tortillas. It’s suited for those who appreciate texture variety combined with classical cinnamon and sugar flavors in a unique presentation.
Ingredients
- 15 graham crackers , crushed
- 2 tablespoons butter , melted
- 2 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon , divided
- 4 packages cream cheese , 8 ounces each, 32 ounces total
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 3/4 cup milk
- 4 large egg
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
For the tortilla strips:
- 2 tortillas , burrito sized, cut into 1/4 inch strips
- 4 tablespoons butter , unsalted and melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 9 inch springform pan with baking spray.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and melted butter. Push into an even layer in the bottom of the springform pan.
- In your stand mixer, add the cream cheese and sugar. Beat until smooth. Add in the milk, and the eggs one at a time. Add in the sour cream, vanilla, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon and flour and beat until smooth.
- Add the mixture to the springform pan.
- Wrap the bottom of the pan with some foil and put into a water bath. To make a water bath find a pan with 2" walls or higher and add 1" of hot water. Add the cheesecake pan that has the outside wrapped with foil to that pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- Toss your tortilla strips with the melted butter.
- Add the 2 teaspoons of cinnamon to the sugar and toss with the tortilla strips.
- Open the door to the oven and quickly top your cheesecake with the sugary tortillas.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Let it sit in the oven for another hour or so with the door cracked open.
- Best if you refrigerate for 6 hours or more, but delicious any way you want to eat it!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 719 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 719kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 198mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 1712IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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