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These churro cheesecake bars are simple to make and always a hit. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep, this recipe is perfect for parties, holidays, or just when you want a fast dessert!
“This dessert is the perfect combination of cheesecake and churros! You really get two desserts in one!”
-Becky
It starts with layers of crescent roll dough filled with a smooth, creamy cheesecake mixture and topped with plenty of cinnamon sugar. It’s the perfect combination of cheesecake and churros in one simple dessert.
For more simple desserts like this one, try this easy Coconut Delight, these simple 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars, or these no-bake Mini Hamburger Cookies.
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Ingredients You Will Need
- crescent roll dough- Flaky, buttery layers that hold everything together.
- cream cheese, softened- For a rich, creamy cheesecake filling.
- granulated sugar- Sweetens the filling just right.
- vanilla extract- Make your own with this simple Homemade Vanilla Extract.
- egg- Helps bind the cheesecake layer.
- granulated sugar + ground cinnamon- For the churro style filling and topping.
- melted butter- Adds richness and helps the cinnamon sugar stick and adds flavor.
A full list of ingredients is included in the recipe card below.
Variations
- Chocolate Drizzle: Melt your favorite chocolate and drizzle over the top before serving.
- Caramel Swirl: Swirl in a few tablespoons of caramel sauce before baking. You can also drizzle some on top after you are done baking!
- Pumpkin Spice: Swap cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice for a cozy fall version.
- Make it Nutty: Add finely chopped pecans over the top before baking for added texture.
- Toppings: Add chopped strawberries or a dollop of whipped cream on top for a summer dessert.
How to Make Churro Cheesecake Bars
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and lightly grease an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish. In a small bowl, mix together ½ cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the pan, pinching the seams together to form a solid layer.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent dough layer.
- Unroll the second can of crescent dough and carefully lay it on top of the cheesecake mixture, gently pressing the edges together.
- Brush the top with melted butter and sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar on top. Add chopped pecans if using.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. For best results, refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
Expert Tips
- Use room temperature cream cheese: Having soft cream cheese helps the filling mix smooth and creamy.
- Chill before slicing: Once the cheesecake is set, it will be easier to cut the bars.
- Brush with egg white: For a golden crust, brush the top with egg white or even milk instead of butter.
- Line your pan with parchment paper: This helps make lifting the bars out of the pan easy and makes cleanup easy too!
Churro Cheesecake Bars FAQs
Yes! Use a 9×13 inch dish and double all ingredients for a larger batch.
Definitely. They’re actually better chilled! Make them the day before, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Keep them covered in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. You can also freeze them. Just wrap individual bars in between parchment and freeze for up to 3 months.
The crescent rolls make a flaky crust, but if you can’t find them, you can use premade pie crust or eve puff pastry dough.
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Churro Cheesecake
Equipment
- 8×8 or 9×9 Baking Pan
- Mixing Bowl
- small bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cans crescent roll dough, 8 ounce cans
- 2 packages cream cheese, 8 ounces each (16 ounces total)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease the pan or baking dish (or line with parchment paper).
- In a small bowl, mix together ½ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the pan, pinching the seams together to form a solid layer. (I rolled out the dough, and then folded it over to fit in the pan.)
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent dough layer.
- Unroll the second can of crescent dough and carefully lay it on top of the cheesecake mixture, gently pressing the edges together.
- Brush the top with melted butter and sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar on top. Add chopped pecans if using.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. For best results, refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese: Having soft cream cheese helps the filling mix smooth and creamy.
- Chill before slicing: Once the cheesecake is set, it will be easier to cut the bars.
- Brush with egg white: For a golden crust, brush the top with egg white or even milk instead of butter.
- Line your pan with parchment paper: This helps make lifting the bars out of the pan easy and makes cleanup easy too!
I typically am not a big cheesecake lover, but when I tried this I was blown away as to how good this is, it’s delicious and I loved it!
This is the perfect combination of two of my favorite desserts! I can get creamy cheesecake, and cinnamon sugar churro flavors all in one!