
If you love churros and cheesecake, get ready to fall in love with this easy, decadent dessert! These Churro Cheesecake Bars combine the crisp, cinnamon-sugar goodness of a churro with the creamy, rich texture of cheesecake. Golden, buttery layers of crescent dough are filled with a smooth vanilla cheesecake filling, then baked to perfection and dusted with a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating.
Perfect for parties, holidays, or a simple weeknight dessert, these bars are easy to make yet taste like they came straight from a bakery!
Ingredients (Makes 12 Bars)
For the Churro Layers:
- Crescent roll dough – 2 cans (450g total)
- Granulated sugar – 150g (¾ cup)
- Ground cinnamon – 2 tsp
- Unsalted butter (melted) – 4 tbsp
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- Cream cheese (softened) – 450g (2 blocks)
- Granulated sugar – 100g (½ cup)
- Egg – 1 large
- Vanilla extract – 2 tsp
How to Make Churro Cheesecake Bars
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare the Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon together and set aside.
Step 2: Create the First Churro Layer
- Open one can of crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough.
Step 3: Make the Cheesecake Filling
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
Step 4: Assemble the Bars
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the first crescent dough layer.
- Roll out the second can of crescent dough and place it on top of the cheesecake layer.
- Brush the top layer with melted butter, then sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over it.
Step 5: Bake Until Golden
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
Step 6: Slice & Serve!
- Once cooled, cut into bars or squares.
- Serve warm or chilled, and enjoy the perfect mix of creamy and crispy!
Serving Suggestions
🍫 Drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
☕ Pair with coffee or a cinnamon latte for a cozy treat.
🍨 Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a churro sundae twist!
Nutritional Information (Per Bar, Approx.)
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fat: 16g
- Sugar: 22g
(Values may vary depending on portion sizes and toppings.)
Tips & Tricks
🔥 Extra Crunchy? Bake for an extra 5 minutes for a crispier top!
🍯 More Churro Flavor? Drizzle with honey or dulce de leche before serving.
❄️ Make Ahead: These bars store well in the fridge for up to 5 days or can be frozen for later!
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