Churro Cheesecake Recipe: A Fusion of Flavors

Crescent rolls and a rich cheesecake filling are combined to create these mouthwatering churro cheesecake bars, which are held together by the classic churro cinnamon sugar combination. You may serve this flaky, delectable cheesecake-like bar to potlucks, holidays, picnics, or any other family gathering after baking it in the oven.

I have a particular spot in my heart for dessert recipes that are really simple and uncomplicated, and this one, which only calls for six ingredients, is at the top of my list of delicious desserts.

I've prepared it a few times for friends and family, and for some reason, these sweets are always a hit. I'm not sure if it's the tart cream cheese filling or the crunchy cinnamony sweetness of a churro that comes from the crescent dinner rolls and cinnamon sugar combination. But whenever I bring them around, they disappear off the table.

This is the best churro cheesecake bar recipe ever

Because they are so simple to prepare, I generally make a few batches of these decadent delights and even freeze them for later use or to consume whenever we feel like having a sweet appetite.

The reasons behind making this dish

This is a really easy dish that needs very few ingredients.
These may be made in a range of forms and sizes. To truly savor all of the flavor of these cinnamon cookies, keep them big, or cut them into little squares to feed a crowd.
This dessert will come together quickly and may be prepared for a variety of occasions.
Drizzling some chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, or even dulce de leche over the top would make this dish seem even better.

Ingredients for this 6-ingredient churro cheesecake bars

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this simple and favorite Mexican dessert. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.

Granulated sugar: White sugar will be used in both the cream cheese layer and the cinnamon sugar combination.
ground cinnamon.
Cream cheese.
An egg.
extract from vanilla.
Crescent dough sheets from Pillsbury.
Since I believe we all have salt in our homes, I didn't include it as an ingredient while I was preparing this. You may leave this out if you'd like, but I find that a little salt always helps counterbalance the sweetness of baked items.

How to make the best churro cheesecake bars

This is how you can make this easy churro cheesecake bar recipe. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full step-by-step instructions!

In a small dish, combine the sugar and cinnamon and put aside.
Cream the cream cheese in a big mixing bowl until it's creamy.
Mix till smooth after adding the egg, sugar, and vanilla extract.
Apply nonstick cooking spray to a 9 x 13-inch pan.
Line the baking sheet with half of the cinnamon sugar mixture.
If the crescent roll dough doesn't have any indentations, unroll it and crimp the seams.
Carefully place it on top of the cinnamon sugar.
Cover the bottom dough layer with the cream cheese mixture.
Carefully arrange the second can of dough on top of the filling after unrolling it and pinching the seams to close.
After preheating the oven, cover with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture and bake.
Let cool completely before slicing and eating.

You can make this with an electric mixer or in a stand mixer. If you want to make it by hand using a whisk make sure your cream cheese is softened for the best texture.

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Ingredients

Half a cup of granulated sugar.
Two teaspoons of ground cinnamon.
2–8 ounce containers of softened cream cheese.
Half a cup of granulated sugar.
One egg.
One teaspoon of extract from vanilla.
Two 8-ounce cansCrescent Pillsbury supper rolls.

Instructions

Set the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Set aside the cinnamon and granulated sugar in a separate basin.
1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Softened cream cheese should be whipped in a big basin. Add vanilla essence, granulated sugar, egg, and a bit of salt. Place aside.
1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2–8 oz packets of cream cheese, and ½ cup of granulated sugar.
Evenly spread half of the cinnamon sugar mixture in a 9 x 13" pan coated with nonstick spray.
After unfolding the first crescent dough can onto a surface dusted with flour, close the seams by pinching them together. Press it onto the pan to cover the bottom after carefully placing it on the cinnamon sugar.
Two 8-oz cans Crescent dinner rolls from Pillsbury.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the first crescent dough layer. Cover the cheesecake filling with the second can of dough after unrolling it and closing the seams again.
After preheating the oven, sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar on top and bake for 30 minutes, or until light golden.
Before putting the bars in the refrigerator for an hour, let them cool. Cut up and eat!