Churro Cheesecake Bars Recipe
These Churro Cheesecake Bars combine the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake with the crisp, cinnamon-sugar coating of classic churros. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for parties, holidays, or a sweet treat anytime!
Equipment
- 9×13 baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Spoon or Spatula
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
Cinnamon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Cheesecake Bars
- 2 8-oz packages refrigerated crescent roll dough or sheets
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
Optional Toppings
- Dulce de leche or salted caramel sauce
- Chocolate sauce
- Honey
- Vanilla ice cream
- Fresh strawberries
Instructions
Cinnamon Sugar
- Combine cinnamon and sugar in a bowl and set aside.
Cheesecake Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F and position the rack in the middle.
- Grease a 9×13 baking pan and sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of cinnamon sugar evenly in the bottom.
- Open one tube of crescent roll dough, unroll it, and press the seams together to form a single rectangular sheet. Place it into the prepared baking pan, covering the entire bottom.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent dough.
- Unroll the second tube of crescent roll dough, press the seams together, and place it over the cheesecake layer, ensuring full coverage.
- Pour melted butter evenly over the top, spreading it gently with the back of a spoon.
- Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture over the top.
- Bake for 26-30 minutes, until the crescent dough is puffed and golden brown.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, then refrigerate until fully chilled.
- Once chilled, cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve chilled or warm with caramel drizzle, fresh fruit, or ice cream.
- Customization: Add a sprinkle of nutmeg or swap crescent dough for puff pastry for a flakier texture.
