Churro Cheesecake
Churro Cheesecake is a mouthwatering dessert that beautifully combines the crispy, cinnamon-sugar goodness of churros with the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake. Ideal for celebrations or a cozy night in, this easy recipe uses buttery crescent dough to encase a velvety cheesecake filling, topped with a delightful sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for an extra touch of sweetness. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this indulgent fusion treat!
- Prep Time: 21 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 49 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion (Mexican-American)
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 large egg
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of cinnamon with ½ cup of granulated sugar; set aside.
- Roll out one package of crescent dough into a greased baking dish, pressing seams together.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ¾ cup sugar, egg, and vanilla until creamy.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the crescent dough.
- Top with the second package of crescent dough, sealing the edges.
- Brush melted butter over the top and sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake for 28 minutes or until golden brown; cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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