Description
This Easy Churro Cheesecake combines the crispy, cinnamon-sugar flavor of churros with creamy cheesecake, creating a simple yet decadent dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
½ cup granulated sugar
Two 8‑oz packages refrigerated crescent roll dough or sheets
16 oz full‑fat cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1½ tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
Optional: dulce de leche, salted caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, honey, vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Mix ground cinnamon and ½ cup sugar together to make cinnamon sugar and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 pan and sprinkle 1–2 tbsp of the cinnamon sugar on the bottom.
- Unroll one tube of crescent dough, press seams to form a rectangle, and press into the bottom of the pan.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, ¾ cup sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the dough layer in the pan.
- Unroll the second tube of crescent dough, press seams, and gently lay over the cheesecake mixture.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top layer and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar.
- Bake for 26–30 minutes or until golden and puffed.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
- Chill thoroughly before slicing for best texture.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Serve cold for optimal flavor and texture.
- Use Neufchâtel for a lighter version.
- Try different toppings for added flair.
- Prep Time: 21 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg