⭐ Step 6: Make the Cinnamon-Sugar Topping

Combine:

• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon

Sprinkle generously all over the top layer of dough.

Then drizzle the melted butter evenly across the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
This creates that iconic caramelized “crunch” topping as it bakes.

⭐ Step 7: Bake Until Golden

Place the pan in the oven and bake for 28–32 minutes, or until the top is:

✔ golden brown
✔ slightly crisp
✔ bubbling around the edges

Your kitchen will smell like a cozy cinnamon bakery as it finishes.

⭐ Step 8: Cool and Serve

Allow the bars to cool for at least 30–45 minutes before slicing.
For clean squares, chill in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours.

Serve at:

• room temperature (soft and creamy)
• chilled (firmer, cheesecake-like texture)

Both ways are delicious.

✨ Tips for the Best Cinnamon Sugar Cheesecake Bars

• Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest filling.
• Don’t skip the chilling time if you want perfect, clean slices.
• Add a drizzle of honey or caramel for extra indulgence.
• Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top when serving for a warm, cozy look.

🎉 Final Thoughts

Cinnamon Sugar Cheesecake Bars are proof that a dessert doesn’t need to be complicated to be extraordinary. With just a few pantry ingredients and less than an hour of prep and baking time, you get a treat that tastes like something straight out of a gourmet bakery.

Soft, creamy, warmly spiced, and absolutely addictive—this is a recipe you’ll come back to again and again.

If you’d like, I can also create:
✅ A printable version
✅ A short social-media style caption
✅ A variation (apple cinnamon, pumpkin spice, Nutella, etc.)
Just let me know!