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Decadent Churro Cheesecake Bars for Ultimate Indulgence

Indulge in sweet Churro Cheesecake Bars that combine creamy cheesecake and cinnamon sugar for a delightful dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Dough Layers
  • 2 tubes Crescent Roll Dough can substitute with gluten-free dough
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for dusting
  • 1/2 cup Caramel Sauce for drizzling
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream for serving

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a small bowl, combine ground cinnamon and granulated sugar. Stir well and set aside.
  3. Open the first tube of crescent roll dough and lay it flat in the greased baking pan.
  4. Spread 1 tablespoon of cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough base.
  5. Beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Spread cheesecake filling evenly over the dough base.
  7. Unroll the second tube of crescent roll dough and place it on top of the cheesecake layer.
  8. Drizzle melted butter over the top layer and sprinkle remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over it.
  9. Bake for 26-30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  10. Allow to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before transferring to the refrigerator for 3 hours.
  11. Slice into squares and serve with optional toppings as desired.

Notes

Chill bars for easier slicing and customize flavors with nuts or chocolate chips if desired.