Churro Cheesecake

Churro Cheesecake is a rich and creamy layered dessert made with buttery crescent dough, a smooth cheesecake filling, and a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping—like a churro and cheesecake all in one delicious bite.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: Churro Cheesecake

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings: Bars

Calories: 290kcal

Equipment

9×13 inch baking dish
Mixing bowls
Hand mixer or whisk
Measuring cups & spoons
Silicone spatula or spoon
Knife or pizza cutter for slicing bars

Ingredients

For the Cinnamon Sugar Crust:

½ cup 99g granulated sugar
2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
2 cans Pillsbury crescent dough 8 oz each – I use the butter flake kind

For the Cheesecake Filling:

2 8 oz packages cream cheese, room temperature
½ cup 99g granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Step 2: Mix the Cinnamon Sugar

In a small bowl, stir together ½ cup sugar and 2 Tbsp cinnamon. Sprinkle half of this mixture evenly over the bottom of the greased dish.

Step 3: Roll Out the Bottom Crust

Unroll one can of crescent dough and gently press it into the dish, right over the cinnamon sugar. Pinch seams together if needed.

Step 4: Make the Cheesecake Filling

In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Mix until everything’s creamy and lump-free. Don’t overmix—just until smooth.

Step 5: Layer the Filling

Pour the cheesecake filling over the dough and spread it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 6: Top Crust & Cinnamon Sugar

Unroll the second can of crescent dough and carefully place it over the filling. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mix evenly on top.

Step 7: Bake

Pop it into the oven for 28–32 minutes. The top should be golden brown and puffed. Let it cool at room temp for at least 30 minutes before chilling in the fridge.

Step 8: Chill & Slice

Chill for at least 2 hours (overnight is even better). Slice into bars and enjoy!

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