Name: Churro Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 165 min
Ingredients: 2 tubes (8 oz each) crescent dough sheet; 2 bars (8 oz each) full-fat cream cheese (room temperature); 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons butter (melted); 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

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Churro Cheesecake Bars are a favorite Mexican dessert, perfect for Cinco de Mayo, with all the best things about a churro – crunchy cinnamony goodness of a churro, buttery flaky crust, and a cheesecake filling.

For more cinnamon sugar treats be sure and also try Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins and Easy Cinnamon Cream Pie.

A stack of cheesecake bars with churro ingredients and chocolate sauce over top

Delicious Churro Cheesecake Bars

Churro Cheesecake Bars are just like the popular fried pastry, a churro, but in an easy cheesecake bar with lots of cinnamon sugar! You might also have seen these called sopapilla cheesecake bars too.

A simple dessert recipe with a buttery crust (made of crescent sheets), a creamy cheesecake layer in the middle, and a cinnamon-sugar topping. And with only 7 easy ingredients this easy dessert is sure to be a hit because not only are they insanely yummy, but they’re so simple to make!

Churro cheesecake bars inside the baking pan with a side view

Overhead pic of the pan of cheesecake bars with cinnamon sugar on top

Simple Ingredients

Cream Cheese : Make sure the cream cheese is softened and at room temperature before using it. If it’s too cold, the cream cheese won’t blend smoothly and you will end up with lumps in the tangy cream cheese filling. I also recommend using full-fat cream cheese for the best flavor and texture in the cheesecake bars.
Granulated Sugar
Large Egg
Vanilla Extract
Crescent Roll Sheets : This is just like the crescent roll dough (that comes in the 8 perforated triangles inside the tube) but instead it’s one full sheet of crescent dough rather than in triangles.
Ground Cinnamon
Melted Butter

How To Make Churro Cheesecake Bars Recipe (Printable Recipe Card)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Unroll one can of the crescent dough sheets into the bottom of the dish. Stretch it out (gently) as needed to cover the bottom of the pan to make a ‘crust’.

In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer or a stand mixer, cream together the cream cheese and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until combined well and light & fluffy. About 1-2 minutes of beating.

Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until combined.

Drop large spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over top the crescent roll sheet inside the baking pan. Gently spread it out into an even layer.

Unroll the second can of crescent dough sheet and place it on top of the cream cheese layer. Brush the melted butter over top of it.

In a small bowl, stir together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle it evenly over top the melted butter.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Cover the pan with a lid, plastic wrap, or foil and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the bars time to set and for the cheesecake to firm up and chill.

Cut into squares and enjoy!

How To Store Leftovers

Churro cheesecake bars should be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Cover the pan with a lid, plastic wrap, or foil before storing them in the refrigerator. You can also remove individual portions and place it into an airtight container for storage.

I love to eat these cheesecake bars chilled from the fridge but you can also let them sit at room temperate for a bit, to let the cheesecake soften slightly before eating.

Serving Suggestions For This Easy Dessert Recipe For Cinco De Mayo

The cheesecake bars are delicious served as is, but if you want to make it extra fancy, here are some additional ideas for serving.

Caramel Sauce – Buy some from the store or try my Homemade Caramel Sauce.
Hot Fudge or Chocolate Sauce
Ice Cream – Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or any other flavor you love, next to each serving.
Drizzle of Honey
Freshly Whipped Cream – Make your own, buy Cool Whip, or buy spray whipped cream from the store. If you’re making your own whipped cream you can add just a touch of ground cinnamon into it for a cinnamon infused whipped cream
Fresh Fruit – Sliced bananas, strawberries, or raspberries are all great serving options.

Recipe FAQ’s

Can I Make Them Ahead of Time?

Yes! Because the cheesecake bars need some fridge time, you can make them the night before (or up to 24 hours ahead of time) from when you need to serve them. The flavors intensify and all meld together perfectly with the longer fridge time before serving.

Can I Use The Crescent Rolls That Have The Perforations In Them?

I do recommend using the crescent dough sheets, which can usually be easily found next to the crescent rolls, but if you do end up using the crescent rolls with the perforations (the 8 triangles) then gently use your fingers to pinch the seams together to try and form one sheet of the dough. There is a higher chance of the cheesecake filling spilling out the cracks if you use the perforated crescent dough.

Should I Serve Them Warm or Chilled?

If you prefer them to be warm, then yes, you can serve them warm. Then you can microwave each serving, leftovers from the fridge, to return to the desired temperature. I recommend serving the bars chilled, after following the refrigeration time as directed in the recipe below. The cheesecake firms up, the flavors intensify and come together, and I think they taste better chilled.

Stack of churro cheesecake bars with chocolate sauce on top

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