Churro Cheesecake
If you’ve ever wished churros and cheesecake could join forces… your wish just came true! These Churro Cheesecake Bars combine buttery cinnamon-sugar layers with a creamy cheesecake filling for a dessert that’s simple to make yet impossible to resist. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or just because 🍮✨
🕒 Prep Time: 21 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 28 minutes
🕒 Chill Time: 3 hours
⏳ Total Time: 3 hours 49 minutes
Yield: 16 bars
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: Fusion (Mexican-American)
💖 Why You’ll Love This Churro Cheesecake
- Combines the crispy cinnamon-sugar magic of churros with the rich creaminess of cheesecake
- Simple to prepare using crescent roll dough
- Perfect make-ahead dessert for gatherings
- Great balance of textures — flaky, creamy, and slightly chewy
Churro Cheesecake Bars
- Total Time: 3 hours 49 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Buttery cinnamon-sugar layers with creamy cheesecake filling make this Churro Cheesecake a crowd-pleasing, make-ahead dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 (8-ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough or crescent sheets
- 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar until combined. Set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and sprinkle 1–2 tablespoons of cinnamon sugar evenly on the bottom.
3. Unroll one package of crescent roll dough, pressing seams together. Place in the pan to cover the bottom.
4. Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Spread evenly over dough.
5. Repeat dough process with the second package. Place on top of filling. Brush with melted butter.
6. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar on top.
7. Bake 26–30 minutes, until golden brown. Cool completely.
8. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before slicing into bars.
Notes
Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.
Top with fresh berries or caramel drizzle for extra indulgence.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days. Can freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 21 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion (Mexican-American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
🍽️ Ingredients
Cinnamon Sugar:
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Cheesecake Bars:
- 2 (8-ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough or crescent sheets
- 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar 🥄
In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and sugar. Set aside. - Prep Oven & Pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and sprinkle 1–2 tablespoons of cinnamon sugar on the bottom. - Lay Down Base Dough
Unroll one package of crescent dough. Press seams together to make a smooth sheet and place in the pan. - Make Cheesecake Filling 🍰
Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread evenly over the base layer. - Add Top Layer
Repeat the dough process with the second package, placing it over the filling. Brush with melted butter. - Cinnamon Sugar Topping
Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar over the buttered dough. - Bake & Cool
Bake for 26–30 minutes, until golden brown. Cool completely. - Chill & Slice
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing into bars. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
💡 Pro Tips & Tricks
- Soften Cream Cheese Fully for a lump-free filling.
- Seal Crescent Dough Seams tightly to avoid gaps.
- Make Ahead Friendly – Tastes even better the next day after chilling overnight.
📊 Nutrition Information (per bar)
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bar | 280 | 4g | 26g | 18g | 1g | 15g |
Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on ingredients used.
❓ FAQs
Can I use puff pastry instead of crescent dough?
Yes! Puff pastry will be flakier but equally delicious.
Do these need to be refrigerated?
Yes, due to the cream cheese filling, store them in the fridge.
Can I freeze them?
Absolutely. Wrap well and freeze for up to 3 months.