Description
Churro Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of cinnamon-sugar churros with creamy cheesecake in a layered treat that’s easy to make and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Layer:
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Churro Layers:
- 2 cans crescent roll dough sheets
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar: Mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar with ground cinnamon in a bowl; set aside.
- Layering: Press one can of crescent dough into the baking dish. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Spread this mixture over the dough. Layer the second can of crescent dough on top.
- Bake: Drizzle melted butter over the top dough and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mix. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Cool and Serve: Cool, refrigerate for at least 2 hours, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Chill before slicing for neat cuts.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Serve cold or lightly warmed.
- Enhance with caramel or chocolate sauce.
- Avoid freezing for texture preservation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
