Churro Cheesecake – Creamy Filling with Cinnamon Sugar Crust
Churro Cheesecake is a layered dessert made with buttery crescent roll dough, creamy vanilla cheesecake filling, and a crispy cinnamon sugar topping. It’s everything you love about churros and cheesecake in one irresistible bar!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 squares 1x
Ingredients
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2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
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16 oz cream cheese, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 large egg (optional)
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¼ cup melted butter
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½ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
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1½ tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Mix cinnamon and ½ cup sugar for topping; set aside.
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Beat cream cheese, ¾ cup sugar, vanilla, and egg (if using) until smooth.
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Unroll one can of dough into the dish. Press to cover bottom.
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Spread cheesecake mixture over dough.
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Top with second dough layer.
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Brush with melted butter and sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden. Cool and chill before slicing.
Notes
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Egg is optional for firmer filling.
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Serve warm, cold, or at room temp.
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Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze for later.