Here are three delicious Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake recipes — no-bake, baked, and a quick parfait-style version. You can choose based on how much time and effort you want to put in!
🥄 1. No-Bake Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake
Great for beginners or when you don’t want to use the oven.
Ingredients:
Crust:
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2 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, crushed
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1/2 cup melted butter
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2 tbsp sugar
Filling:
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16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional for more spice)
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1 1/2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Instructions:
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Make the crust:
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Crush the cereal (food processor or zip bag + rolling pin).
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Mix with melted butter and sugar.
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Press into the bottom of a springform pan or pie dish.
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Chill in freezer for 15–20 minutes.
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Make the filling:
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Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
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Fold in whipped topping gently.
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Assemble:
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Pour filling over chilled crust, smooth the top.
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Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Top it off:
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Add extra whipped cream and whole Cinnamon Toast Crunch pieces before serving.
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🍰 2. Baked Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake
Perfect for a more traditional, rich cheesecake.
Ingredients:
Crust:
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2 1/2 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, crushed
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1/2 cup melted butter
Filling:
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24 oz (3 blocks) cream cheese, softened
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3/4 cup sugar
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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3 eggs
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1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
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Prepare the crust:
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Mix crushed cereal with melted butter.
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Press into a greased 9-inch springform pan.
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Pre-bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes.
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Make the filling:
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Beat cream cheese until smooth.
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Add sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and sour cream; mix well.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
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Bake:
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Pour filling over the crust.
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Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50–60 minutes, until center is just set.
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Turn off oven, crack door, and let cheesecake cool for 1 hour.
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Chill in fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Top with:
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Crushed cereal, caramel drizzle, or whipped cream.
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🍨 3. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake Parfaits (Quick!)
Fun and fast – great for parties or kids.
Ingredients:
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Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal (whole or crushed)
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup whipped topping
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Optional: cinnamon, caramel sauce
Instructions:
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Make the filling:
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Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and whipped topping until smooth.
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Layer in cups or jars:
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Cereal → cheesecake filling → repeat.
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Finish with whipped cream, cereal, and drizzle if desired.
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Serve immediately (cereal will get soggy if it sits too long).