Loud and proud….
I must admit that after goats, my favorite people to feed are the moaners and the Oh My God-ers (I’m talking about food here people…although…). Oh and if you can find a goat that moans…WOW, you are in ultimate luck.
Call it my need for positive reinforcement , but I absolutely love when someone bites into my food and either moans, or yums, or says OMG. Just like in other areas of your life (ummm), when someone is moaning or saying Oh My God you know good things are happening and you are doing things right. I like to do things right. I call it my need to be an A student.
A couple weeks back I gave a referee I was working with a brownie. I didn’t get to see him eat it as I had to leave but the next few times I saw him he commented on how much he liked it. This is also acceptable. 
I happened to have some peanut butter bars with me that night and gave him one. The other ref looked sad that he didn’t get any so I gave him some too. The one ref just stuck it is his mouth and that was that. Not even a thank you. The other ref however made the foodgasm noise (if you cook for people you know the noise I am talking about). I immediately let him know that if he would just email me before he works (since I never know what ref I’m going to get) that if I had treats at home, I would bring him some the night that he worked with me.
The other ref piped up with something about what about him. I told him that he could do that as well, but that I preferred feeding C because he seemed to really enjoy my food. Now, I know that not everyone is vocal. But let me tell you something, if you want to get treats from foodies, be nice and throw them a moan or two if you really like what they make. Now don’t go faking (never girls), make sure it’s a genuine food moan. 
Be heard people…be loud and proud.
From time to time I ask random people, usually while I am sitting around getting my allergy shots, what they would like to see on a baking blog/in a cookbook. One woman told me that she loved cinnamon rolls and loved cheesecake and if I could somehow combine the two that she would erect a shrine in my honour.
Well, bust out the Swedish Fish (I want my shrine made of Swedish Fish) because here you go. Many, many years back a reader sent me the recipe I adapted this from. It wasn’t hers. She doesn’t even know where she got it from, so I don’t really know who to give credit to.
It really is half cinnamon roll and half cheesecake. The bottom puffs up and is bread-like. The cheesecake, is well, cheesecake. I suggest that you use a strong cinnamon (I used Red Ape) to really get the cinnamon filling flavor to shine through. And of course, it’s topped with Cream Cheese Frosting. Ummm, can you say foodgasm. MMMMMMMMMMMMM.
Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Cinnamon Roll Batter:
2/3 cup white sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 egg
½ cup whole milk
1 TBSP vanilla extract
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Cheesecake filling:
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 TBSP vanilla extract
2 TBSP flour
3 eggs
Cinnamon Filling:
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
3 TBSP cinnamon
Cream Cheese Frosting:
2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3 TBSP unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 TBSP lemon juice
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar
milk (if needed to thin frosting)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease a 9-inch Springform pan.
Cinnamon Roll Batter:
Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment (or hand mixer) cream together the butter and sugar for 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
Add egg, milk, and vanilla. Beat for another minute. Scrape down bowl.
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine the sifted and creamed ingredients together. Mix on low speed until throughly combined.
Spread half of the batter onto the bottom of the Springform pan. It will be sticky and thick so spray your hands with baking spray and press down. It will be a thin layer, but trust me it will rise up during baking.
For the Cheesecake Filling:
Using a stand mixer (and a clean bowl) fitted with paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and sugar for 2 minutes on medium-high speed.
Add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition.
Add the vanilla and flour and beat for another minute.
Pour all of the cheesecake batter on top of the cinnamon roll batter that is in the prepared pan.
Cinnamon Filling:
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon filling over the entire top of the cheesecake.
Take the rest of the base batter and drop spoonfuls over the entire top of cheesecake. Once finished, take a knife to swirl the ingredients together. This is hard to do as the batter is pretty thick, just do what you can.
Bake for about 50-55 minutes, cake will be puffy and lightly browned. Let chill for 20 minutes at room temperature and then cover and move to fridge for 4 hours. Remove cake and let it warm up to room temperature just a bit. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
Using a stand mixer (and a clean bowl) with paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and beat until desired consistency is reached. If too thick, thin out with milk.
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February 7th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
WOWOWOW!!! That looks amazing! I am the same about wanting affirmation about my food! My husband pisses me off so much b/c no matter what I make, he says its “fine” GAH!! it is MISERABLE being married to someone like that. (he doesn’t make noises at other times either…I on the other hand…let’s just say I take the golden rule policy on voicing my appreciation) I kinda feel the same way about commenting on blogs (thank you for your recent comment on one of my posts!) I guess I’m a bit of an affirmation whore, but I want feedback people!!!
February 7th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Cinnamon roll and cheesecake all rolled into one?! That looks SO awesome!!! Definitely foodgasm worthy.
February 7th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
This looks like pure awesome. Holy moly yummy. Where can I donate to this Swedish Fish shrine, because, woman, you’ve earned it!
February 7th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
I’m pretty sure that if I were to make that, not only would I be extremely popular with the husband, I’d promptly gain 10 lbs from eating the whole thing.
February 7th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
Oh. My. God. I don’t even know what to say to this other than that it looks intensely amazing! I am having a foodgasm now and i haven’t even tasted it.
February 7th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
That looks to die for Peabody. Seriously, looks amazing! I am going to make that as soon as I can get to the store for supplies. Which means a couple days. Still stuck in snowpocalypse here.
February 7th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
This looks so tasty! Seems like it could serve as both a breakfast/brunch dish (for the truly decadent, like me) or as a dessert.
My experience in making sweet breads like this has, in the past, consisted of dump-and-stir Krusteaz coffee cake. I’ve just started venturing in to actual home cooking in the past few months and today made my first dessert bread from scratch. Now, your cinnamon roll cheesecake is going in the queue to be made in the near future.
Thanks for sharing this!
February 7th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
That is way too funny and so true. I’m one of the foodgasmers, and I don’t even realize it. I do this with my own food, and not just on the first bite. My fiancé, on the other hand, just chomps it down, and I have to ask if he enjoys what I bake him. On very special occasions, or should I say for baked goods that are extra special, he will exclaim an OhMyGod, and that’s when I know all is well in the universe
Great post 
Thanks for sharing!
February 7th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
I just cried a little bit because this is incredible! I can’t wait to make it!
February 7th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
i wish i could eat this! you seriously combined two of my favorite things – cheesecake & cin. rolls. sigh..
good job on this!
February 7th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
Oh holy crap! That looks really good. Cheesecake AND cream cheese icing? You’re amazing.
February 7th, 2010 at 11:14 pm
holy crap. must. eat. this. now.
you are a genius.
February 7th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
I can’t wait to bake this for my girlfriend on her birthday!
February 7th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
Simply fantastically amazimg and a must try….this is excellente….jus reading the recipe and gazing at the pics and i have a major craving…imagine the lucky ones who relished it by the spoonfull……
February 7th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
OHHHHHH MAN! You’re killing me Peabody! I need to try this as soon as possible. These are two things that will live happily ever after
February 8th, 2010 at 1:10 am
I have drool dripping off my computer screen, I am craving this so bad!!! It looks just amazing, I can almost taste it!!
February 8th, 2010 at 1:13 am
Lol, I agree that a moan of pleasure from food is a wonderful thing. And…mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm OMG that cheesecake cinnamon swirl dessert of deliciousness looks utterly divine! You’ve managed to combine two of my favourite things. Ohhh I want some and its only breakfast time!
February 8th, 2010 at 1:17 am
With that treat, it is impossible not to make foodgasm noises!!! What a terrific combination, wow!
Cheers,
Rosa
February 8th, 2010 at 1:33 am
Your photos are mouth-watering! I will definitely be trying this soon
February 8th, 2010 at 3:25 am
This looks amazing! You’re incredibly good at this!
February 8th, 2010 at 3:55 am
That sounds amaziiiiing! I thought it would just be a cheesecake with bits of a cinnamon roll, but you actually baked the dough and made a cheesecake out of it! DROOL! (is drooling a part of foodgasm? I think it should be)
February 8th, 2010 at 4:02 am
OMG Oh. My. God. Ohhhh MY God. OH Gracie.. yes.. yess.. yesssssss! OHMYGOD OHMYGOD OHMYGOD!!
Gracie.. you just made my toes curl.. in such a divine way.. Never in a million years would I think to combine these two perfect desserts into one. Totally orgasmic – and you can betcher sweet patootie that this one is going on top of the TODORIGHTFAKKINNOW list.
xoxoxoxoxo
February 8th, 2010 at 4:43 am
Oh my goooooooooodness!! Bloody brilliant!
February 8th, 2010 at 4:56 am
All I can say is Wow.
Your site is one of the few that actually has original, out of the box recipes. This is one I am definitely going to have to try.
February 8th, 2010 at 5:11 am
You are killing me. I am still at work and still hungry and looking at your photos makes things worse. I think I will try this ASAP, but maybe with brioche dough.
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I am keeping the moans in my head to not scare my colleagues
February 8th, 2010 at 5:54 am
OH MY! I will have to try this one, Totally not on my Weight Watcher diet, So I will have to share this one with others!!
February 8th, 2010 at 6:26 am
I can’t deny it – I am right there with you, feeding to get my ego stroked!
February 8th, 2010 at 6:26 am
I can’t deny it – I am right there with you, feeding to get my ego stroked!
February 8th, 2010 at 6:42 am
only occasionally do i make sounds whilst eating. in this case, however, i don’t think it could be helped. the decadence of this creation is beyond words, peabody–i’m in love.
February 8th, 2010 at 6:58 am
that cinnamon cake would creat a few moans in my house!
February 8th, 2010 at 7:07 am
OH my goodness — this is a good idea!!! Cinnamon + cream cheese…. just perfect.
If I make something that doesn’t elicit so much as a comment from whoever is eating it, I usually either 1) vow never to feed that person again (not kidding!) or 2) vow never to make that recipe again. Who wants to cook or bake for an unappreciative audience? One of my husband’s friends is so appreciative, he gets more baked goods than my husband! It’s all about the feedback.
February 8th, 2010 at 7:47 am
I enjoy reading your posts, you are hilarious! I agree when someone doesn’t say anything (moans or words) about what you just offered them I feel like they didn’t like it and all my time was a waste.
I tend to drive my family nuts when they don’t have seconds and I vow that I won’t make the recipe again. LoL
The cake looks extremely tasty!
February 8th, 2010 at 7:56 am
the highest praise a cook can get is the moan of excitement. I couldn’t agree more.
you really out did yourself on this one….this is kicked up cake. one could easily get a couple cavitities on this bad ass baby.
February 8th, 2010 at 8:00 am
Looks delicious and I love the combination!
February 8th, 2010 at 8:23 am
Oh. My. Goodness. I just found your blog and this recipie is the things dreams are made of! I will be back!!! So going to make this … mmmmm …. thanks for posting!!!
February 8th, 2010 at 8:26 am
Yuuummmmm! I can say foodgasm.
Does that get me one? I’ll even e-mail ya!
That looks super delicious!
February 8th, 2010 at 8:36 am
oh my god I just died and I haven’t even tasted it.
February 8th, 2010 at 8:49 am
I wish my husband will give me food orgasms every time. He only does that when I make him wicked chocolate cakes. Other times it’s just ok, alright, but shoves his mouth full of it.
February 8th, 2010 at 9:05 am
I would soooo moan and groan over this amazing cheesecake! WOW WOW WOW! Im saving this! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
February 8th, 2010 at 9:31 am
YUMMY!!!! That combines my two favorite desserts!
February 8th, 2010 at 10:15 am
What’s not to like about this one.
February 8th, 2010 at 10:20 am
I am moaning just reading the recipe!
February 8th, 2010 at 10:29 am
WOW. That looks FABULOUS. I’ve been reading your blog for a few weeks now, and I’ve really, really enjoyed it. Everyone around me has enjoyed me reading it as well, as I usually can’t resist baking something after I read it!! Keep up the good work!!
February 8th, 2010 at 11:25 am
Oh wow!!
February 8th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Oh wow, this would definitely cause me to mean. I think I have some swedish fish, let me check…
February 8th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Brilliant. I would make noises for you Pea, I would!
February 8th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
I like how you think…
February 8th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Ok, that is a dessert times ten! Love it!
February 8th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Oh my God, yes indeedy I am one of those and that Swedish Fish looks like heavenly food to me. I enjoyed reading your post and the appreciative recipient of any goodies would get more from me too. Same with my hand crafted cards, more effort made for those who really appreciate them. Off to get a copy of that recipe for foodgasm.
February 8th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
Mmm, I was making OMG noises as soon as I READ what this was!! …I cannot imagine what I’ll do / say when I actually make & eat this…
maybe for Valentines… !
February 8th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
OMGGGG!! I just looked through your pages (all the way to 08) and wow what you make looks so delish! Also you give them cool names too. Very creative, I love it!
=}
February 8th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Ummmm, oh f******** (huh, that was long). I think I’ll erect a shrine in your honor too, as that is EPIC.
February 8th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Seriously?? All of my favorite dessert items on one overwhelming-ly delicious plate? I must carve out some time in my busy schedule to make this. Thank you, thank you.
February 8th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
What a gorgeous mutant freak of nature sort of dessert. I think it is the stuff that foodgasm moans are made of for sure!
February 8th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
I embarrass my boyfriend with foodgasms in public all the time. The other day, I opened some jalapeno pretzels in Target….. I made a scene.
February 8th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
HOLY COW – that looks incredible!
February 8th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Peabody: I knew I liked your recipe blog. With the cinnamon cheesecake recipe – I love you. OMG!!!!!!!!
February 8th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
I actually have to say PB that that picture coupled with the recipe made me go MMMMMM… Seriously, it was involuntary! Can’t wait to try this gem!
February 8th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
You’re killing me. This looks AMAZING!
February 8th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
I think my hips just grew by six inches from looking at that photo. Which, of course, means I must make this recipe… like.. yesterday. I think it could even make a believer out of my cheesecake-hating BF.
February 9th, 2010 at 3:35 am
Wowww this looks so amazingly good, I love cheesecake, this looks to die for!
February 9th, 2010 at 6:37 am
Oh My God !! {moan moan moan} that looks so good -if I smoked I would be having a cigarette right now.
February 9th, 2010 at 8:23 am
I’m moaning right now, just looking at the pictures. Can’t you hear me? AMAZING!
February 9th, 2010 at 8:34 am
Count me in the foodgasm group!
I am drooling on my keyboard as I copy your recipe.
February 9th, 2010 at 8:57 am
MMMMMMMMMM!!! Wish there was audio in this comments section then maybe I would get some of that cake!
February 9th, 2010 at 9:30 am
How delicious! I love this. Not even Cheesecake Factory has a cinnamon roll cheesecake. Heavenly!
February 9th, 2010 at 10:02 am
Four words. Ri. di.cu. lous. Wow…I can’t even imagine those two things together. This is bumping everything else off my Must Bake Now list. Please do another “Combining cool things” post asap!
February 9th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
I think this would kill me. And be totally worth it.
February 9th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Oh yes – I’m definitely feeling the MMMM right here. What a genius combination
February 9th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
I’m sorry, but this cheesecake is the most enticing cheesecake I’ve seen in a along time. OMG! I wish I could eat the whole thing right this moment. Goodness!
I love how direct you are!! Good for you!
February 9th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Good gracious! This looks ridiculously good!
February 9th, 2010 at 11:06 pm
oh yes. i want!
February 10th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Oh my, what a glorious combination! And I love the food noises too
February 10th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Not only do your pictures jump off the page, the recipes are fantastic. I will definitely try this one. Thanks!
February 10th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Genius! It really is a cross between cheesecake and cinnamon rolls.
February 10th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
OMG Peabody…that really does deserve a shrine of Swedish Fish! Supurb photos…make me want to likc the screen!
February 11th, 2010 at 8:45 am
I made this as cupcakes last night and all the effort was well worth it! They turned out amazing!! I baked them for 22 minutes, rotating halfway and they were perfect. My husbands co-workers called them deadly and were gone in minutes. Thanks for the great recipe!
February 11th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
Holy heck! I’m pretty sure this is food porn!
February 11th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
O M G. YES.
February 11th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
I’m in full agreement with letting us know if you’ve enjoyed our culinary offerings.
My favourite comment came from Dear Soul who, after trying the vanilla birthday cheesecake I make him emailed me to say “Wow.Your cheesecake is so good, that if this is how you prepare most foodstuffs, I don’t understand how you don’t weigh 4000 lbs.”
j
February 12th, 2010 at 5:09 am
You can’t hear me, but I am moaning just by looking at these photos. Food porn, Pea!
February 12th, 2010 at 11:04 am
I love that this can pull double duty as dessert AND breakfast. It’s the perfect excuse to eat dessert in the morning.
February 12th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
OMG!!! Looks awesome. And yes, I am with you regarding the quiet types vs the moaners. What the heck is with the quiet types???? My FIL rarely compliments my cooking/baking. He just shuts up and eats…….
February 13th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Holy smokes! I bow to your greatness.
Thanks for sharing!
~ingrid
February 13th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Boy did you deliver! That’s pretty darn ingenious and deliciously naughty to look at.
February 14th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
ok, I made this yesterday and it is soooooo awesome. Thanks a bunch for the recipe. A new fav!
I love the chunks of dough floating in the creamcheese goo. To Die For.
February 15th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
i love swedish fish too! and cinnamon rolls and cheesecake…so, there’s that.
i consider myself a lucky girl since i am marrying a foodgasmer. the best is when he reminisces about something he loved and he pantomime’s eating it again followed by a moan. it is amazing.
February 16th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
I take back my last comment about your cakes. If heaven was in front of my hands down it would look like this. You have me practically drooling here. Thanks goodness I’m alone right now.
February 16th, 2010 at 9:57 pm
Yum!
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February 18th, 2010 at 10:25 am
You’re a crazy and wonderful lady! ;p This sounds like my boyfriend’s dream come true, and I wouldn’t turn down a slice either, hehe. Thank you for sharing with us!
February 18th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
This post made me smile because I am exactly the same way! I used to bring baked treats in to work, and the people I would tell first were ALWAYS the ones who got the most excited about the stuff I baked! It is a sure way to get stuff the next time around! Now that I am not working, it is the neighbors who get the treats, but the same rule applies … ooh and aah over them and you will get the next call first!
February 18th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Oh. My. Goodness.
I am SOOOOO wishing right now that I’d read this earlier in the day before I made a cake! I will definitely be trying this! I looooove cinnamon rolls, and haven’t made a cheesecake for awhile. You are simply brilliant. (and hilarious!)
February 20th, 2010 at 10:32 am
I am definately a foodgasmic person and my mouth is drooling and moaning just looking at this. I will have to make a trip to the store today….have to have this now!!!! thank you soooo much!
February 21st, 2010 at 4:32 pm
I am in the process of making this…I don’t know if it will make it to work tomorrow.
Peabody: the Cinnamon Roll Batter calls for 1/2 Cup Whole Milk, but I cannot find where it instructs to mix it in.
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:38 am
I made this cheesecake for my colleagues today, and several of them had “When Harry Met Sally” moments over it! An absolute hit!
February 22nd, 2010 at 5:26 pm
wow! i looooooooooove cinnamon rolls, and cheesecake
a combo made in heaven!
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:09 am
I REALLY wish I didn’t just come to your site and see this delicious looking part cinnamon roll part cheesecake looking thing staring at me…I’m 8 mo prego and now all I want to do is run (not literally) home and make it….Mmmmm…
February 24th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
had a foodgasm just reading this recipe!
February 25th, 2010 at 1:08 am
Oh. My. Gawd. Will be making this soon. Thanks so much for posting this recipe!
February 26th, 2010 at 8:30 am
just made this, turned out really good. but my batter for the cinnamon roll was not soft/sticky it was more on the hard side (kind of like sugar cookie batter) but it baked fine and tasted great. thank you!!!
February 27th, 2010 at 7:44 am
I tried really hard to wait until a special occasion to make this, but yesterday I was home for a snow day and decided that would just have to qualify. Absolutely delicious! Thanks for the fantastic and decadent recipe!
March 1st, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Absolute Food Porn!!
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March 12th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
I made this the other day, since then I have tried to resist but could not help having a slice for breakfast, one after lunch, and one for snack after dinner! I’m starting to regret making this!! Such a great recipe and definitely a keeper!!
March 15th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Umm… yum! I’m wishing I had all these ingredients in my kitchen right now.
March 16th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
just thought i would stop by to say that i have made this two times now and people cannot get over how amazing it is..they are floored by even the concept of a cinnamon roll cheesecake!..my only tip is to let it come completely to room temperature before serving..it is SO good when you do this!
thanks for an amazing recipe!