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Churro Cheesecake

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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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 Bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method

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

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

Method
 

Step 1: Preheat & Prep
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. Pour the cheesecake filling over the dough and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Step 6: Top Crust & Cinnamon Sugar
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. Chill for at least 2 hours (overnight is even better). Slice into bars and enjoy!