Cheesecake Factory-Inspired Cheesecake Topped With Graham Cracker Crumbs (Copycat) Recipe

Ingredients

For Crust:

• 5 graham crackers, whole
• 2 tbsp light brown sugar
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• 3 tbsp butter, melted

For Topping:

• 1 stick butter, melted
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp kosher salt
• 1½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, roughly 4 crushed graham crackers

For Filling:

• 16 oz cream cheese
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs, large
• 1 egg yolk
• 3 tbsp heavy cream
• 1½ tsp vanilla extract