Viral Churro Cheesecake Bars Recipe
These Viral Churro Cheesecake Bars combine the flaky, buttery goodness of crescent roll dough with a creamy cheesecake filling and a crispy cinnamon-sugar topping. Inspired by beloved churros, these bars are a deliciously easy dessert perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying any day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base and Top Layers
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Cheesecake Filling
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring an overhang on the sides for easy lifting later.
- Prepare the base layer: Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a solid base.
- Mix the cheesecake filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until fully combined.
- Spread the filling: Evenly spread the cheesecake mixture over the crescent roll dough layer in the baking dish.
- Add the top dough layer: Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and carefully place it over the cream cheese filling. Pinch the seams of the top and bottom layers together to seal the filling inside.
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar topping: In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the sealed top dough layer.
- Bake the bars: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Cool and remove: Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the dish.
- Serve: Cut into bars and serve for a delightful churro-inspired cheesecake treat.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Press the crescent dough seams tightly to prevent the filling from oozing out during baking.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting to ensure clean slices.
- You can dust extra cinnamon sugar on top after baking for added sweetness and crunch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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