Description
Create fun, decadent Churro Cheesecake Bars using store-bought crescent roll dough for an easy shortcut. These bars capture the warm, sugary crunch of a churro mixed with a creamy, tangy cheesecake filling. They are perfect for sharing and bring a playful dessert experience to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a small bowl, mix 3/4 cup of the granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Set aside. This is your churro topping.
- Unroll the crescent dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, sealing any seams.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the unbaked crescent dough layer in the pan.
- In a very small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup sugar with the remaining 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle this cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is mostly set.
- While the bars cool slightly, whisk together the heavy cream with the reserved 3/4 cup cinnamon-sugar topping until you have a slightly thick glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm bars before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought cinnamon sugar instead of mixing your own for a faster approach.
- For crispier edges, ensure your oven temperature is accurate.
- These bars set up better if you allow them to chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: Approx. 320
- Sugar: Approx. 25g
- Sodium: Approx. 250mg
- Fat: Approx. 18g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: Less than 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 35g
- Fiber: Less than 1g
- Protein: Approx. 4g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 45mg