Churro Cheesecake Bars
With 30 years of experience creating simple recipes using ready-made ingredients, I’ve learned how to turn everyday items into amazing dishes. This Churro Cheesecake is a perfect example. Using refrigerated crescent rolls as the crust saves time, while still providing a flaky churro-like base that pairs beautifully with the rich filling and cinnamon sugar.
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Churro Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert mashup, combining the flavors of a classic churro with the creamy indulgence of cheesecake. The star of the show is the generous layer of cinnamon sugar, which coats both the top and bottom of the crust, giving every bite that signature churro sweetness and crunch.
Whether you’re looking to wow a crowd or just want to indulge yourself, these Churro Cheesecake Bars prove that you don’t need complicated techniques to create a truly memorable dessert. It’s simple, satisfying, and perfect for anyone who wants to add a little sweetness in their day.
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Cinnamon Churro Cheesecake Ingredients
- Cream Cheese: You can use any cream cheese brand you prefer for this recipe, just so long as its room temperature!
- Sugar: Granulated sugar adds sweetness to both the cheesecake filling and the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Eggs: Helps in binding the cheesecake filling together.
- Sour Cream: Adds a bit of tanginess and smoothness to the cheesecake.
- Vanilla Extract: Gives a nice vanilla flavor to the churro cheesecake bars.
- Refrigerated Crescent Roll Dough: Forms the layers of the crust. It is also used to make these awesome Chicken Cream Cheese Crescents.
- Cinnamon: Provides the signature churro flavor with a hint of warmth and spice.
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to make Churro Cheesecake Bars
- Spray a 9×13 baking pan with a non-stick spray. Sprinkle the bottom of the pan with half of the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Take the first section of crescent rolls out of the tube and carefully place it in the baking dish on top of the cinnamon sugar. If you are using the type with seams, pinch the seams together. This will make your crunchy bottom crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese until it’s smooth. Add sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Keep mixing until it becomes smooth and creamy. Pour the creamy cheesecake mixture evenly over the crescent dough in the dish.
- Unroll the second can of crescent dough and place it on top of the cheesecake batter. Press together the seams again.
- Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture on top of the second layer of crescent dough.
- Put the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check if the top is golden brown and the cheesecake is set.
Variations
These churro cheesecake bites are absolutely perfect as is, but you can drizzle them with melted chocolate, dulce de leche or salted caramel sauce for even more indulgence!
They would also be wonderful with a puree of fresh berries over the top.
Expert Tips
- Use a crescent roll sheet so that you don’t have to worry about the crescent roll seams. This will save you lots of time on this easy recipe.
- Make sure your cream cheese for the tangy cream cheese filling is soft before mixing. Leave it out for a bit or use the microwave on low power if you forget. This ensures a nice and smooth batter.
- For best results, allow the churros cheesecake bars to cool a bit before cutting into them. This helps them hold their shape better when you slice them into delicious pieces.
Storage and Freezing
Store: Store leftover sopapilla cheesecake bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can be kept refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
Freeze: To freeze, wrap individual bars or the entire dish tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Frozen bars can be stored for up to 2-3 months. When ready to enjoy, thaw in the refrigerator before serving, or you can warm them up in the oven for a few minutes for a fresh-baked taste.
Crescent Roll Cheesecake Bars FAQs
Absolutely! If you’re a big fan of cinnamon, feel free to add a little extra to the cheesecake filling. Just be mindful not to overdo it; we want that perfect balance of flavors.
Yes, you can! You can use a stand mixer, an electric hand mixer, or even a sturdy whisk or a fork to beat the cream cheese until smooth. It might take a bit more effort, but it’ll still work.
Churros are a type of fried dough treat popular in Latin American countries. They’re classic desserts that are crunchy and coated in cinnamon sugar and are sometimes served with a dipping sauce like chocolate or caramel.
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Cinnamon Churro Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cinnamon
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 ounces cream cheese {softened} 2 packages
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crust
- 2 tubes refrigerated crescent roll dough
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Combine the cinnamon sugar mixture by adding the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon in a small bowl and stirring until incorporated. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer. Add the sugar, eggs, sour cream and vanilla extract. Continue to mix until it is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Then sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture into an even layer in the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and carefully lift it into the pan and on top of the cinnamon sugar. Press any broken seams together the best you can.
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the crescent dough. Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and place on top of the filling. Press together any seams. Sprinkle the top of the crescent roll dough with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cheesecake is set.
Notes
- Store leftover Churro Cheesecake Bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can be kept refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
- These churro cheesecake bites are absolutely perfect as is, but you can drizzle them with melted chocolate or caramel sauce for even more indulgence!
