Churros Cheesecake Recipe Inspired by Mexican Desserts
A fusion dessert of creamy cheesecake sandwiched between layers of crescent dough, topped with buttery cinnamon sugar for a churro-style finish. Easy, indulgent, and crowd-pleasing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12–15 bars 1x
Ingredients
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2 cans crescent roll dough
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2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 egg (optional, for structure)
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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½ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
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1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
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Press one can of crescent dough into the bottom of the dish.
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In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg (if using) until smooth.
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Spread cheesecake mixture evenly over the dough.
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Place second sheet of dough on top.
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Brush with melted butter. Mix cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle on top.
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Bake 30–35 minutes until golden and set.
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Cool for at least 30 minutes, then chill before slicing.
Notes
Store in fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze slices for longer storage. Serve chilled or gently warmed.