Churro Cheesecake Bars

These bars sandwich a simple cheesecake filling between two layers of crescent roll dough, then coat the whole thing in a cinnamon-sugar crust reminiscent of churros. The dough layers bake up flaky and slightly crisp on the outside while the cheesecake filling stays creamy in the middle. A chill in the fridge after baking firms everything up for clean, sliceable bars.

A creamy cheesecake filling is sandwiched between crescent roll dough and coated in cinnamon sugar for a churro-inspired bar.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Fast: ready in about 50 minutes (20 min prep, 30 min cook)
• Simple: 10 everyday ingredients
• Feeds the family: 12 servings
• Light: about 383 calories per serving

Ingredients

• 2 cans (8 oz each refrigerated crescent roll dough)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 packages (8 oz each cream cheese, softened)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
2. Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form an even layer, then mix the sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle half of the mixture evenly over the dough.
3. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, add the sugar, vanilla extract, and egg, beat until fully combined, and spread the mixture evenly over the crescent roll layer.
4. Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and carefully place it over the cream cheese layer, pressing the seams together as best you can, then brush the top with melted butter.
5. Sprinkle the remaining sugar-cinnamon mixture evenly over the top of the dough.
6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the cheesecake layer is set.
7. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up before cutting into bars and serving chilled.

Cooking Tips

• Press the bottom layer of dough evenly into the pan so it forms a solid base.
• Brush the top layer of dough with butter before adding the cinnamon sugar so it sticks well.
• Let the bars cool completely, then chill before cutting for the cleanest slices.

Substitutions

• Puff pastry can be used in a pinch, though the texture will be flakier and different from the original.
• A flavored cream cheese can be used in place of plain for a twist on the filling.
• Brown sugar can replace some of the granulated sugar in the cinnamon topping for a deeper flavor.

Storage

• Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• These are best enjoyed chilled, since the filling softens at room temperature.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve chilled, cut into squares.
• Drizzle with caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
• Pair with coffee or hot chocolate.

Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	383 kcal

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