Description
Churro Cheesecake Bars combine the flaky layers of crescent roll dough with a rich cream cheese filling and a cinnamon-sugar topping — a delicious mash-up of classic cheesecake and churros in easy-to-make bar form.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon-sugar)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 16 ounces (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking pan.
- In a small bowl, mix ½ cup sugar with 2 tablespoons cinnamon. Set aside.
- Unroll one can of crescent dough and press seams together to form a solid sheet. Place in the bottom of the pan and press evenly.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the dough.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add ¾ cup sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough in the pan.
- Unroll the second can of crescent dough, seal seams, and place over the cream cheese layer.
- Brush or drizzle melted butter over the top layer, then sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake for 26–30 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Chilling the bars before slicing ensures clean cuts and a fully set filling.
- Use crescent roll dough sheets for easier handling and no seam sealing.
- Brush top with extra butter for richer flavor and better cinnamon-sugar adhesion.
- Optional: Add mini chocolate chips or a caramel drizzle for a twist.
- Bars freeze well — wrap individually and store in freezer for up to 2–3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
