Description
This Churro Cheesecake combines the best of two desserts—crispy, cinnamon-sugar churros and rich, creamy cheesecake! Made with crescent dough for an easy shortcut, this baked treat is golden, buttery, and packed with warm cinnamon spice. Perfect for holidays, parties, or just because you love a good dessert!
Ingredients
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 packages (16 oz total) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
For the Dough Layers:
- 2 cans (8 oz each) crescent roll dough
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle half of this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and lay it flat in the dish, pressing the seams together to form a solid layer.
In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the dough layer.
Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and carefully place it over the cheesecake filling, pressing down lightly.
Brush melted butter over the top, then sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Let the churro cheesecake cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. For cleaner cuts, refrigerate for an hour before serving.
Cut into squares and serve warm or chilled. Enjoy plain or with a drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce!
Notes
- Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare ahead of time and refrigerate before baking for up to 24 hours.
- Extra Crunch: Bake for an additional 5 minutes if you prefer a crispier top layer.
- Serving Idea: Pair with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: : 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: churro cheesecake, easy cheesecake bars, crescent roll cheesecake, cinnamon cheesecake