Description
A delicious fusion dessert combining crispy cinnamon-sugar churros with rich, creamy cheesecake layered into easy-to-make bars.
Ingredients
- Cinnamon Sugar:
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Cheesecake Bars:
- 2 (8-ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar until well combined and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle 1–2 tablespoons of cinnamon sugar mixture on the bottom.
3. Unroll one tube of crescent dough, press seams together, and place it in the pan as the base layer.
4. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Spread evenly over the base layer.
5. Unroll the second tube of dough, seal seams, and place it over the cheesecake layer.
6. Pour melted butter over the top layer and spread evenly.
7. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar over the buttered dough.
8. Bake for 26–30 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
9. Remove from oven and cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
10. Slice into bars and serve.
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature with berries or caramel drizzle.
Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps.
Press crescent dough seams firmly to prevent gaps.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg