Make simple, crowd-pleasing churro cheesecake bars using crescent roll dough for a quick crust and topping, featuring a creamy cinnamon-spiced filling.
Author:Stella Harper
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:30 min
Total Time:45 min
Yield:16 servings
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American Fusion
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 (8 ounce) package crescent roll dough
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Sprinkle half of this cinnamon-sugar mixture over the dough crust.
In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, egg, vanilla extract, sour cream, and milk. Beat until the filling is fully combined and creamy.
Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the crust layer.
Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top of the cheesecake filling.
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top layer.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is mostly set.
Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, swirl 1/4 cup of dulce de leche into the cheesecake filling before baking.
If you prefer a thicker crust, press the dough firmly against the bottom and slightly up the sides of the pan.
Chill the bars for at least 2 hours before serving for the cleanest cuts.