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Stack of homemade churro cheesecake bars coated in cinnamon sugar, with warm caramel sauce dripping down the sides on a white plate.

Churro Cheesecake

A warm, nostalgic mashup of creamy Churro Cheesecake and cinnamon-sugar churro flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 3 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 18
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon adds warm spice
  • 0.55 cup granulated sugar for cinnamon coating
  • 2 rolls refrigerated crescent dough about 8 oz each forms flaky crust and top layer
  • 18 oz full-fat cream cheese ,softened creates a rich filling
  • 0.8 cup granulated sugar sweetens the filling
  • 1 large egg binds the mixture
  • 1.75 teaspoons vanilla extract adds aroma
  • 3.25 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled helps brown the top
  • Optional toppings as desired adds customization

Equipment

  • 1 9×13-inch baking pan Metal or glass; used for layering and baking
  • 2 Mixing bowls One medium and one small for separate mixtures
  • 1 Hand mixer or stand mixer Ensures smooth cream cheese filling
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons For accurate ingredient measurements
  • 1 Spatula or spoon Used for spreading fillings and butter
  • 1 Wire cooling rack Allows bars to cool evenly before chilling

Method
 

  1. Stir together the cinnamon and sugar until evenly blended; set aside.
  2. Heat the oven to 350°F, grease a 9×13 pan, and dust the bottom with a thin layer of the cinnamon sugar.
  3. Unroll one sheet of dough, press seams together, and lay it across the bottom of the pan to fully cover the base.
  4. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth, then spread the mixture evenly over the dough.
  5. Unroll the second sheet of dough, press seams together again, and position it over the filling to cover completely.
  6. Drizzle the melted butter over the top layer, smoothing it out, then sprinkle all remaining cinnamon sugar across the surface.
  7. Bake 26–30 minutes until puffed and golden, cool completely on a rack, then chill until firm before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 80gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 470IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg

Notes

A cozy treat that blends nostalgic churro warmth with creamy cheesecake comfort. Perfect for sharing, but irresistible enough to keep for yourself. Every bite brings a moment of sweet, cinnamon-kissed happiness.

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