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Indulgent Churro Cheesecake Bars

Indulgent Churro Cheesecake Bars That Will Wow Your Guests

Indulgent Churro Cheesecake Bars combine cinnamon and cheesecake for a crowd-pleasing dessert that's easy to make and can be tailored to various diets.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Dough Base
  • 2 tubes Crescent Roll Dough Can substitute with gluten-free dough
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter Melted
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar For mixing with cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
Optional Garnishes
  • to taste Powdered Sugar For dusting
  • to taste Caramel Sauce For drizzling
  • to taste Whipped Cream To serve

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together ¼ cup of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon.
  3. Unroll one tube of crescent roll dough onto the greased baking pan and flatten it.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, ½ cup of granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Unroll the second tube of crescent roll dough over the cheesecake filling.
  6. Drizzle melted butter over the top layer and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  7. Bake for 26 to 30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  8. Cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes and then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  9. Slice into squares and garnish with powdered sugar, caramel sauce, or whipped cream before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 6IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, ensure dough layers are pressed together and allow proper chilling time for easier slicing.

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