Churro Cheesecake Bars with Cinnamon Sugar Crust
Cinnamon churro cheesecake bars are layered with buttery crescent dough, a rich cream cheese filling, and a crisp cinnamon sugar topping. A crowd-pleasing, easy-to-make dessert bar!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 16–20 bars 1x
Ingredients
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2 cans crescent roll dough (seamless or regular)
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2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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3 tbsp melted butter
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1/3 cup sugar + 1 tbsp cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
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Press 1 can of crescent dough into the bottom of the pan.
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Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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Spread filling over the dough layer evenly.
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Top with second sheet of dough.
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Brush with melted butter and sprinkle cinnamon sugar mix.
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Bake 30–35 minutes until golden and puffed.
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Cool completely, refrigerate for 2+ hours, then slice and serve.
Notes
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For richer flavor, add a pinch of salt or nutmeg to the filling.
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Store in fridge for up to 4 days.
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Try variations with fruit, nuts, or chocolate drizzle.