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Churro Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This churro cheesecake perfectly marries the crispy cinnamon-sugar crust with a smooth, creamy cheesecake filling. Featuring a buttery crescent roll crust layered with rich cream cheese and a sweet vanilla-egg custard, it bakes to golden perfection. The topping is brushed with butter and sprinkled with warm cinnamon sugar, offering the classic churro flavor in a luscious dessert bar that’s easy to prepare and irresistible to eat.

Ingredients

Cinnamon Sugar

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Cheesecake Filling

  • 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg

Crust

  • 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 4 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the cheesecake bars.
  2. Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until evenly blended to create your cinnamon sugar topping.
  3. Layer Cinnamon Sugar and Crust: Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it firmly into the bottom of the dish over the sugar layer, creating the base crust.
  4. Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
  5. Assemble Filling and Top Crust: Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the crust layer in the baking dish. Then unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and lay it carefully over the cheesecake filling, sealing the edges.
  6. Butter and Final Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Brush the melted butter evenly over the top layer of crescent dough. Immediately sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture generously on top to enhance the churro flavor.
  7. Bake: Bake the assembled cheesecake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
  8. Cool and Refrigerate: Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature before transferring it to the refrigerator. Chill for at least 2 hours to firm up the cheesecake layer for clean slices.
  9. Serve: Slice into bars and serve chilled. Optionally, drizzle with caramel sauce for an extra layer of indulgent sweetness.

Notes

  • Chill the cheesecake for a minimum of 2 hours before cutting to ensure neat, firm slices.
  • Add a caramel drizzle or chocolate sauce on serving for enhanced sweetness and presentation.
  • Store any leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Find it online: https://sarasplate.com/churro-cheesecake-bars-recipe/