Churro Cheesecake Recipe: A Perfect Dessert for Every Occasion
What’s better than a churro? Churro-flavored cheesecake! This recipe combines buttery crescent roll dough with a sweet and tangy cream cheese filling, topped with cinnamon sugar for a churro-inspired treat. Easy to make with just 7 ingredients, this dessert is perfect for feeding a crowd and guaranteed to be a hit.
Equipment
- 9×13 baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Spatula
- Spoon or pastry brush
Ingredients
- Cinnamon Sugar:
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- Cheesecake Bars:
- Two 8-oz packages refrigerated crescent roll dough or sheets
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
- Optional Toppings:
- Dulce de leche or salted caramel sauce
- Chocolate sauce
- Honey
- Vanilla ice cream
- Fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking pan and sprinkle 1–2 tablespoons of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly across the bottom.Prepare the bottom crust: Open one tube of crescent roll dough. Unroll and press the seams together to form one rectangular piece. Place it into the bottom of the greased pan, ensuring it covers the entire base.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Spread the mixture evenly over the bottom crust.
- Add the top crust: Unroll the second tube of crescent roll dough. Press the seams together as before and lay it carefully over the cheesecake filling, covering it completely.
- Add the buttery topping: Pour the melted butter over the top layer of dough and spread it evenly using a spoon or brush. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar generously over the buttered dough.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 26–30 minutes, or until the top crust is puffed and golden brown.Chill: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature. Then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 3 hours.
- Serve: Once chilled, cut the cheesecake into bars and serve. Add optional toppings like caramel sauce or fresh strawberries for extra flair.
Notes
Be sure to soften the cream cheese to room temperature for smooth mixing.
Press the seams of the crescent roll dough tightly to ensure a consistent crust layer.
Allow the cheesecake bars to chill thoroughly before cutting for clean, professional-looking slices.
Customize toppings to enhance the flavors—try vanilla ice cream or chocolate drizzle for a decadent touch.
Press the seams of the crescent roll dough tightly to ensure a consistent crust layer.
Allow the cheesecake bars to chill thoroughly before cutting for clean, professional-looking slices.
Customize toppings to enhance the flavors—try vanilla ice cream or chocolate drizzle for a decadent touch.