Description
Churro Cheesecake is a heavenly dessert that seamlessly blends the crispy, sweet flavors of churros with the creamy indulgence of cheesecake. This delightful treat features layers of buttery crescent dough enveloping a rich cream cheese filling, topped with a generous sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for that classic churro touch. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or casual get-togethers, this dessert not only looks stunning but also tastes divine, ensuring it will be the star of any gathering. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, you can add chocolate drizzles or fresh fruit to elevate its presentation and flavor.
Ingredients
- Two 8-ounce packages refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and press one package of crescent roll dough into the bottom.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the dough.
- Unroll the second package of dough on top and pinch seams together.
- Combine cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl; sprinkle over the top layer.
- Bake for about 28 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool for at least three hours before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bar (70g)
- Calories: 288
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 292mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing. Allow the cheesecake to chill overnight for enhanced flavor. Feel free to customize with toppings like chocolate ganache or fresh fruit.