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Easy Churro Cheesecake

Easy Churro Cheesecake Bars for a Dreamy Dessert Treat

Easy Churro Cheesecake Bars combining traditional churro flavors with creamy cheesecake for a crowd-pleasing dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 package Crescent Roll Dough Use seamless sheets for easy assembly.
  • ¼ cup Butter, melted Brush on generously.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar For coating.
  • 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon Ensure a good mix.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese, softened Use full-fat for best texture.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Using Mexican vanilla adds richness.
  • 1 large Egg
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream Adds tangy creaminess.
For the Topping
  • ⅓ cup Granulated Sugar For crispy topping.
  • 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon Adds cinnamon flavor.
  • 3 tbsp Butter, melted Essential for achieving that crunch.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Press unrolled crescent dough into the baking dish evenly.
  3. Combine ½ cup granulated sugar with 2 tbsp ground cinnamon in a bowl.
  4. Mix softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth, then add in ½ cup granulated sugar.
  5. Incorporate 1 tsp vanilla extract and ¼ cup sour cream, followed by 1 egg.
  6. Pour cream cheese filling over the crescent dough in a smooth layer.
  7. Lay a second sheet of crescent dough over the filling, sealing edges.
  8. Spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top layer.
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and center is set.
  10. Cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Can be made ahead of time and frozen for up to 2 months.

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