Churro Cheesecake Bars
All the crispy, cinnamon-sugar joy of a churro meets the creamy, dreamy richness of cheesecake — no deep fryer required.
Instructions
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Preheat oven: 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Bottom layer: Unroll 1 can of crescent dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the pan.
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Make cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg until smooth. Spread evenly over the dough.
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Top layer: Unroll second can of crescent dough and place over the cheesecake layer.
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Add cinnamon sugar: Mix sugar and cinnamon. Brush top dough with melted butter, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly over the top.
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Bake: 30–35 min, until golden brown and set in the center.
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Cool & slice: Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
AI Tips
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Serve warm for gooey cheesecake, or chill for cleaner slices.
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Add a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 240 calories
Ingredients:
Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings.
For the crust & topping:
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 oz each)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
For the cheesecake layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
