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Delicious Churro Cheesecake Bars with Cinnamon Sugar, featuring flaky layers and creamy cheesecake.

Churro Cheesecake Bars with Cinnamon Sugar

These Churro Cheesecake Bars with Cinnamon Sugar are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that combines a creamy cheesecake layer with a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping, perfect for casual gatherings or cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the bars
  • 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough or crescent sheet dough if you find it
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened Use full fat for better texture
  • 1 cup sugar, divided 1/2 cup for the cinnamon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Adjust based on preference
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 pinch salt A small amount makes a big difference

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
  2. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of sugar with the ground cinnamon to make the cinnamon sugar. Set aside.
Assembly
  1. Unroll one can of crescent dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared pan, pinching any seams together.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the remaining sugar, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt until smooth.
  3. Spread the cheesecake mixture over the crescent dough in the pan.
  4. Unroll the second can of dough and lay it over the cheesecake filling, pinching seams as needed.
  5. Pour the melted butter over the top layer of dough and sprinkle generously with the cinnamon sugar.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden and set, even if the center jiggles slightly.
Cooling
  1. Allow the pan to cool on the counter for a bit, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
  2. To cut clean slices, use a sharp knife and wipe it between cuts.

Notes

For serving, let the bars sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving for the best texture. Optional toppings include caramel sauce, powdered sugar, chopped toasted pecans, or sliced strawberries.