Description
Churro Cheesecake Bars are a delightful fusion of two beloved desserts: the crispy, cinnamon-sugar coated churro and the smooth, creamy cheesecake. This easy-to-make treat features a luscious cream cheese filling nestled between layers of buttery crescent dough, all topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for that extra indulgence. Perfect for any occasion—from holiday gatherings to casual get-togethers—these bars are sure to impress your family and friends. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can whip up these heavenly squares in no time, making them an irresistible addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar (½ cup for filling, ½ cup for topping)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 (8 oz) cans Pillsbury crescent dinner rolls
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl, mix ½ cup sugar with 2 Tbsp cinnamon and set aside.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth; add in remaining sugar, egg, and vanilla. Mix until creamy.
- Spray a 9×13" baking pan with non-stick spray and sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture on the bottom.
- Unroll one can of crescent dough onto waxed paper; press seams together and place in the pan.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough layer.
- Repeat with the second can of dough on top of the filling.
- Sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar on top and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg