Description
Homemade churro cheesecake bars merge Mexican dessert magic with creamy cheesecake bliss. Cinnamon-sugar coated pastry layers embrace rich cream cheese filling, creating a delightful fusion you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent dough sheets
- 2 packages (7.5 oz each) brown sugar and cinnamon spreadable cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp orange zest (optional)
- 2 tbsps warmed cajeta (Mexican caramel (optional))
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 13×9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Create a cinnamon-sugar blend by thoroughly mixing sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle half of this mixture across the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Carefully spread the first crescent dough sheet over the cinnamon-sugar layer, trimming edges to ensure a perfect fit.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese, egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently distribute the cream cheese mixture evenly across the first dough layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Layer the second crescent dough sheet atop the cream cheese filling, pressing delicately to seal the surface.
- Drizzle melted salted butter uniformly over the top dough layer, then generously dust with remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, monitoring until the surface turns golden and the filling sets completely.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly in the pan. Slice into bars and serve either warm or chilled.
- Optional: Enhance with a luxurious Cajeta drizzle just before presenting for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
- Use refrigerated crescent dough at room temperature for easier handling and seamless layering.
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to achieve a velvety, lump-free filling that spreads effortlessly.
- Generously coat the bottom and top layers with cinnamon-sugar mixture for an authentic churro-like experience and extra caramelization.
- Swap regular crescent dough with gluten-free alternatives and use lactose-free cream cheese to accommodate various dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 203 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 127 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg