Description
This Churro Cheesecake combines creamy cheesecake filling with a buttery crescent roll crust, topped with cinnamon sugar for a delightful twist on two favorite desserts. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 cans crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- Additional sugar for topping (about 1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Unroll the first can of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared dish, sealing any seams.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until incorporated.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the dough layer in the dish.
- Unroll the second can of dough and place it over the filling, sealing seams.
- Brush the top with melted butter.
- Mix cinnamon and extra sugar in a bowl and sprinkle evenly over the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until the top is golden and filling is just set.
- Let cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate until fully chilled. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for the creamiest filling.
- For a twist, use flavored cream cheese like strawberry or honey vanilla.
- Add fruit preserves or melted chocolate between the layers for variation.
- Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat leftovers in a low oven for a fresh texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: churro cheesecake, easy cheesecake bars, crescent roll dessert, cinnamon sugar dessert, churro bars