Churros Cheesecake Bars combine the crispy, cinnamon-sugared delight of churros with creamy cheesecake in a convenient bar form. This recipe features layers of buttery crescent roll dough filled with a smooth cream cheese mixture, topped with a cinnamon-sugar coating and baked to golden perfection, making for a delicious dessert or snack.
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:12 servings
Ingredients
Base and Topping
2 cans (8 oz each) Crescent Roll Dough
1 cup Sugar, divided
1/4 cup Butter, unsalted, melted
2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
Cheesecake Filling
16 oz (2 packages) Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
Prepare Bottom Dough Layer: Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, stretching gently to cover the entire surface.
Sprinkle Cinnamon Sugar Base: Mix half of the sugar with the cinnamon, then evenly sprinkle this mixture over the dough layer.
Drizzle Butter on Base: Pour 2 tablespoons of melted butter over the cinnamon-sugar-coated dough to enhance flavor and crispness.
Make Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
Spread Filling: Evenly spread the cheesecake mixture over the prepared dough layer in the baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Add Top Dough Layer: Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and place it over the cream cheese filling. Gently stretch or cut dough stripes as necessary to cover the entire surface evenly.
Top Layer Prep: Brush the top dough layer with the remaining melted butter and evenly sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over the surface.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheesecake mixture is set in the center.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally drizzled with syrup for extra sweetness.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
If desired, you can sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving for added sweetness.
These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; warm slightly before serving to restore softness.
Use non-stick spray if you prefer a lighter option than butter for greasing.
For a gluten-free variation, substitute crescent roll dough with gluten-free dough alternatives, adjusting baking time as needed.
