Description
Churro Cheesecake is a delightful fusion dessert combining the flaky, buttery texture of crescent roll dough layered with a smooth cream cheese filling, topped with a generous sprinkling of cinnamon sugar and melted butter for that classic churro flavor. This easy-to-make, Mexican-inspired treat is perfect for dessert bars or sharing at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Layers
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Sugar and Topping
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Form the Base Layer: Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish, making sure to pinch the seams together for a uniform crust.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Spread the Filling: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the crescent roll dough base, ensuring a consistent layer.
- Add the Top Dough Layer: Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and gently stretch it to fit over the cream cheese layer, placing it on top and sealing edges lightly.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Topping: In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar with the ground cinnamon for a classic churro flavor.
- Apply Butter and Cinnamon Sugar: Pour the melted butter evenly over the top dough layer, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously across the surface.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and puffed.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before slicing into squares or bars to serve.
Notes
- For a fun twist, drizzle with caramel or chocolate sauce before serving to enhance the flavor.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
