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Churro Cheesecake

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Churro Cheesecake combines the crisp, cinnamon-sugar-coated exterior of churros with the creamy, decadent filling of cheesecake. With buttery crescent dough and a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping, this dessert offers a perfect balance of crunch and creaminess.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 21 minutes
  • Cook Time: 28 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 49 minutes (including chill time)
  • Yield: 16 bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

½ cup granulated sugar

Two 8-ounce packages refrigerated crescent roll dough or sheets

16 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened

¾ cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar until fully combined. Set aside.
  2. Preheat and Prep Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and sprinkle 1–2 tablespoons of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on the bottom.
  3. Create Base Layer: Open one tube of crescent roll dough. Unroll it carefully, then press the seams together to form a single rectangular sheet. Place this sheet into the prepared pan, ensuring it covers the bottom completely.
  4. Make Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Pour this mixture over the base layer in the pan, spreading it evenly.
  5. Top Layer and Butter Coating: Open the second tube of crescent roll dough. Repeat the process of sealing seams and gently place it over the cheesecake filling to form a top layer. Pour the melted butter over this layer and spread it evenly using a spoon or pastry brush.
  6. Add Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Generously sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar over the buttered top layer.
  7. Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 26–30 minutes or until the crescent dough is puffed and golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack.
  8. Chill and Serve: Once cooled to room temperature, refrigerate for at least 3 hours to allow the layers to set. Slice into bars before serving.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the crescent dough with gluten-free crescent dough or gluten-free puff pastry.
  • Add fresh fruit or a caramel drizzle for extra flavor and decoration.
  • These bars can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
  • If you like a crispy top, you can bake for an additional 5 minutes or broil it for 1-2 minutes.
  • For a chocolate twist, fold in mini chocolate chips to the cheesecake filling.

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