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Easy Crescent Roll Churro Cheesecake Bars

A close-up of a square slice of churro cheesecake with a thick cream cheese layer and cinnamon-sugar topping.
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Make these simple churro cheesecake bars using crescent roll dough for a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert. They feature a buttery crust, creamy filling, and a cinnamon-sugar topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • Optional: Caramel sauce for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared pan, sealing any seams.
  3. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Sprinkle half of this cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough layer.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 1/2 cup sugar and the egg, mixing until just combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cinnamon-sugar crust layer.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Drizzle the melted butter over the cheesecake layer, then sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is mostly set and the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  9. Once cool, cut the dessert into squares or bars. Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving, if desired.

Notes

  • For a richer crust flavor, use melted butter mixed with 1/4 cup of brown sugar for the bottom layer before adding the first cinnamon-sugar sprinkle.
  • If you want a swirl effect, reserve 1/4 cup of the cream cheese mixture, mix it with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and dollop it over the main filling before baking. Gently swirl with a knife.
  • These bars taste best when chilled for at least two hours before cutting.

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