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Easy Churro Cheesecake Bars with Cinnamon Sugar Crust

A thick slice of churro cheesecake featuring a creamy white filling, topped with churro pieces, cinnamon sugar, and caramel sauce.
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Make this simple dessert mashup combining the creamy texture of cheesecake with the sweet, crunchy flavor of churros. These bars use crescent roll dough for an easy crust and topping, making them perfect for parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce (optional, for swirling or topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar with the 1 tablespoon of cinnamon. Set aside. This is your cinnamon sugar mixture.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until smooth.
  5. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the filling is just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the crescent roll crust.
  7. If using caramel sauce, drizzle half of it over the cream cheese layer and use a knife to gently swirl it into the filling.
  8. Sprinkle about two-thirds of the reserved cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top of the filling.
  9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is mostly set and the edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Remove the pan from the oven. Immediately drizzle the remaining caramel sauce (if using) over the top.
  11. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture over the warm bars.
  12. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Cooling allows the cheesecake to set properly.
  13. Once cool, cut into squares or bars. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For a crispier topping, you can lightly press the cinnamon sugar mixture into the dough before adding the filling.
  • If you want a true ‘churro’ flavor, use a graham cracker crust instead of crescent dough, mixing 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs with 1/4 cup melted butter and 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar.
  • These cheesecake bars taste great the next day, making them a perfect make-ahead party dessert.

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