Description
Cinnamon churro cheesecake bars blend Mexican street dessert charm with creamy New York-style decadence. Crisp cinnamon-sugar edges and silky cheesecake layers create a dessert that promises pure indulgence when you bite into its irresistible richness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 packages (8 ounces/226 grams each) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cans (8 ounces/226 grams each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar
Flavor Enhancers and Additions:
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to a toasty 350°F (175°C), ensuring an even heating environment for the delectable dessert.
- Carefully line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, creating a smooth surface that will prevent sticking and facilitate easy removal.
- Craft a fragrant cinnamon-sugar blend by combining granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small mixing bowl, creating the signature churro-inspired coating.
- Gently unroll the first crescent roll dough, pressing it uniformly across the bottom of the prepared pan to form a consistent and even base layer.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip the cream cheese until silky smooth, then incorporate sugar, vanilla extract, and egg, blending until the mixture achieves a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Spread the velvety cheesecake filling across the initial dough layer, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Carefully drape the second crescent roll dough over the cheesecake filling, creating a delicate top crust.
- Generously dust the entire surface with the prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring a thorough and even distribution for maximum flavor.
- Transfer the assembled dish to the preheated oven, baking for 30-35 minutes until the top turns a golden-brown hue and the center sets completely.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool entirely at room temperature, promoting proper setting and flavor development.
- For optimal texture and slice-ability, refrigerate the bars for approximately one hour before cutting into individual servings.
- Slice into squares and serve, revealing the luxurious layers of creamy cheesecake and crisp, cinnamon-kissed pastry.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free filling that blends perfectly with other ingredients.
- Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to achieve a creamy, well-incorporated cheesecake mixture without overmixing.
- Pressing crescent roll dough evenly prevents uneven baking and helps create a consistent base and top layer.
- Generously sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture for an authentic churro-like flavor and crispy, caramelized top.
- To make gluten-free, substitute crescent roll dough with gluten-free puff pastry or almond flour-based dough.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and sugar substitute like stevia or monk fruit sweetener.
- Refrigerate bars for at least an hour to enhance flavor and help them set firmly for clean, neat slices.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days to maintain freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg