Step One: The Crust

1. Pop open those cinnamon rolls. Don’t be scared. Press them into the bottom of a greased springform pan. Press them flat so they kinda seal together like puzzle pieces. You want a solid base.
2. Pop that into the oven for a few mins till it just starts to puff up. Not fully cooked — just slightly set.

Step Two: The Cheesecake Filling

1. Grab your room temp cream cheese. Beat it till smooth.
2. Add sugar, sour cream, vanilla, salt. Keep mixing.
3. Drop in your eggs one at a time. Keep scraping the bowl so it all blends creamy-like.
4. You want it smooth, not lumpy.

Step Three: The Honeybun Swirl

1. In a bowl, mash up your honey buns. Mix with brown sugar, cinnamon, butter — and maple syrup if you’re bold.
2. Once you’ve got your base and your filling, spoon half the filling onto the crust. Then drop in globs of the honeybun swirl. Then more cheesecake mix. Then swirl again.
3. Think marbled cheesecake — but with way more fun.

Step Four: Time to Bake

1. Once everything’s all layered and swirled together — you’re gonna place that beauty into the oven.
2. Set your oven to a nice cozy temp (around 325°F works best). You don’t want it to brown too fast. Slow and low keeps the cheesecake creamy.
3. Stick it on the center rack. Some folks like to do a water bath for extra smoothness, but honestly… this recipe turns out rich and luscious even without it.
4. Let it bake till the center’s just barely jiggly. Not liquidy. Not firm either. Just that perfect gentle wobble when you nudge the pan.
5. This usually takes somewhere around 45 to 55 minutes, depending on your oven. Don’t panic if the top gets a little golden — those honeybun bits caramelize and add flavor.

Step Five: Let It Chill (The Hardest Part)

1. Pull it out and let it cool on the counter for about an hour. Then cover it up and move it to the fridge.
2. Now here’s where the magic happens — let it chill overnight if you can.
3. Yup. Overnight. I know it’s hard. I know it smells amazing. But the texture sets up better, the flavor deepens, and everything just… melts together.
4. If you’re in a hurry, give it at least four hours. But longer is better. Trust me.

Final Touch: Glaze, Dust, and Decorate

Now for the fun part — dressing it up.

1. Take that icing from your cinnamon roll pack (or whip up a quick glaze with powdered sugar + milk)
2. Warm it just a smidge so it’s pourable
3. Drizzle it over the top in zig-zaggy lines
4. Dust with a bit of powdered sugar if you’re feelin’ fancy
5. Optional: crumble another honey bun on top for texture and drama

You could even add some chopped pecans or a light cinnamon sprinkle across the top. Whatever makes your heart happy.