Description
Indulgent churro cheesecake brings Spanish dessert magic to your table, blending creamy richness with cinnamon-sugar crunch. Sweet layers of graham cracker crust and silky cheesecake promise a delightful escape you’ll savor to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cans crescent roll dough
- 1 large egg
Sugars and Spices:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Butter and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for the topping. Carefully unroll the first crescent dough sheet, pressing it into the bottom of the dish and sealing all perforations to create a smooth base.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until completely smooth and creamy. Incorporate the egg, mixing until fully blended.
- Distribute the cheesecake mixture evenly across the dough base, ensuring a consistent layer.
- Unroll the second crescent dough sheet, placing it gently on top of the cheesecake filling. Meticulously seal all seams and edges.
- Brush the top layer with melted butter, then generously dust with the prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the surface turns golden brown and the cheesecake center appears set.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour before cutting into individual servings.
Notes
- Customize the cinnamon intensity by adjusting the ratio of cinnamon to sugar in the topping for a more or less pronounced flavor profile.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free filling that blends perfectly with other ingredients.
- Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry for clean, precise cuts when serving the cheesecake bars.
- Transform this dessert into a gluten-free option by substituting crescent roll dough with a gluten-free puff pastry or almond flour-based dough.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 386
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 345 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 49 mg