Description
Churro Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that marries the crispy, cinnamon-sugar goodness of churros with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling. Perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to festive celebrations—this impressive dish is surprisingly simple to make. Layers of buttery crescent dough encase a luscious cream cheese mixture, and a generous sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top adds the perfect finishing touch. Whether served in individual slices or as bars, this crowd-pleasing treat will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Two 8-ounce packages refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the cinnamon and ½ cup sugar; set aside.
- Unroll one package of crescent dough in a baking dish, pressing it evenly across the bottom.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the dough and layer with the second package of dough, sealing the edges.
- Brush melted butter on top and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake for about 28 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 21 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion (Mexican-American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg