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

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. 
Course Cheesecake, Dessert
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword churro cheesecake bars
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time/Fridge 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 389kcal
Author Jessica - Together as Family

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

Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Unroll one can of the crescent dough sheets and place it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Stretch it out (gently) as needed to cover the bottom of the pan to make a 'crust'. 
    2 tubes (8 oz each) crescent dough sheet
  • In a large mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer, cream together the cream cheese and granulated sugar until combined well and light & fluffy. About 1-2 minutes of beating. 
    2 bars (8 oz each) full-fat cream cheese, 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until combined. 
    1 large egg, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ​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 other crescent dough sheet and place it on top of the cream cheese layer. Brush the melted butter over top of it. 
    2 tablespoons butter
  • In a small mixing bowl, stir together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle it evenly over top the melted butter. 
    1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 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!

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 437mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 592IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg