Ooooh, now we’re talking ✨ Churro Cheesecake Bars ✨—crispy cinnamon-sugar layers sandwiching rich, creamy cheesecake. It’s like if a churro and a cheesecake had a delicious baby. 😍
🍰 Churro Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients:
For the Base & Topping:
- 2 cans crescent roll dough (or puff pastry if you’re fancy)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup melted butter (for brushing)
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
🧑🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13″ baking dish. Mix the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.
- Layer the Bottom:
- Roll out one can of crescent dough into the pan, pressing seams together to form a solid layer.
- Sprinkle with half of the cinnamon sugar.
- Make the Filling:
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Pour over the dough layer and spread evenly.
- Top It Off:
- Roll out the second can of dough and carefully lay it over the filling.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with the rest of the cinnamon sugar.
- Bake:
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the top is golden and puffed.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
🥄 Optional Extras:
- Drizzle with caramel sauce
- Dust with powdered sugar
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (you’re welcome 😌)
Would you like a sweet, crispy-edged visual of these bars—golden, cinnamon-speckled, with that creamy middle peeking through? I can create a tempting image perfect for socials, menus, or dessert inspo!
