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Easy Churro Cheesecake Bars with Cinnamon Sugar Crust

Two stacked squares of rich churro cheesecake bars topped generously with cinnamon sugar.
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Create these viral Churro Cheesecake Bars that blend the creamy tang of cheesecake with the sweet crunch of churros. This simple recipe uses crescent roll dough for an easy crust, making it perfect for parties or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • Optional: 1/2 cup caramel sauce or dulce de leche for swirling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle half of this cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the dough layer.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Mix until the filling is creamy and well combined.
  5. Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the cinnamon sugar-dusted dough layer.
  6. If using, drizzle the caramel sauce or dulce de leche over the cheesecake filling. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the caramel into the filling.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture over the top of the cheesecake layer.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is mostly set and the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This allows the cheesecake to firm up.
  10. Once cool, cut the dessert into squares or bars. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For a richer churro flavor, you can brush the top layer lightly with melted butter before sprinkling the final cinnamon sugar topping.
  • These dessert bars are excellent for make-ahead entertaining; they hold up well when stored covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • If you want a thicker crust, press the crescent dough into a 9×9 inch pan instead, adjusting baking time as needed.

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