Description
Churro cheesecake bars bring cinnamon-sugar warmth together with rich cheesecake filling. Each bite feels indulgent and comforting.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese
- 2 cans crescent roll dough
- 1 large egg
Sugars and Spices:
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 orange zest
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 pinch cardamom
- Dulce de leche
- Fruit preserves
- Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare your 9×13-inch baking dish by greasing it or lining with parchment paper. Heat your oven to precisely 350°F.
- Create a cinnamon-sugar mixture by combining ½ cup granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Unroll the first can of crescent roll dough and carefully press it into the bottom of the baking dish. Seal all the seams to create a smooth base.
- Dust the dough layer with ½ tablespoon of the prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- In a separate mixing bowl, blend 16 ounces of cream cheese, ¾ cup sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract until completely smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the first dough layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Gently place the second can of crescent roll dough on top of the cheesecake filling, stretching it to fit the entire dish.
- Brush the top layer with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
- Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture generously over the buttered surface.
- Slide the dish into the 350°F oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top turns golden and slightly puffy.
- Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to allow the cheesecake to set firmly.
- Slice into rectangular bars and serve chilled or slightly warmed.
Notes
- Seal those crescent roll seams carefully to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap crescent roll dough with gluten-free puff pastry or a nut-based crust.
- Cream cheese works best when softened to room temperature, ensuring a smooth, lump-free filling.
- Chilling the bars helps them set and intensifies the flavors, so don’t skip the refrigeration step.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 283 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 246 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 53 mg