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Cinnamon Churro Cheesecake Bars

Cinnamon Churro Cheesecake Bars You'll Crave Again and Again

Indulge in these Cinnamon Churro Cheesecake Bars, a perfect fusion of churros and cheesecake that will leave you craving more.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust and Topping
  • 2 cans Crescent Roll Dough Puff pastry can be used, though flavors and textures may vary.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can use salted butter, but reduce added salt.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon No substitutions recommended.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar For topping, enhances sweetness and caramelizes.
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Mascarpone or ricotta cheese can be used, though texture may differ.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cheesecake layer perfectly.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor.
Additional Ingredients
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Used in the topping mix for a delectable cinnamon sugar crust.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Medium Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Unroll the first can of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and a splash of vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent dough.
  5. Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and place it over the cream cheese filling, pinching the seams to seal.
  6. In a small bowl, melt a few tablespoons of unsalted butter and mix with ground cinnamon and ¼ cup of granulated sugar.
  7. Brush the melted butter over the top of the crescent roll layer and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  9. Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These bars freeze beautifully and can be reheated for a warm treat.

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