Description
Indulge in the delicious combination of a classic churro and creamy cheesecake with these Churro Cheesecake Bars. A buttery crescent roll crust is filled with a sweet cream cheese mixture and topped with a cinnamon sugar coating.
Ingredients
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Cinnamon Sugar:
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Cheesecake Bars:
- Two 8-ounce packages refrigerated crescent roll dough or sheets
- 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to the specified temperature and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the cream cheese filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble the bars: Layer half of the crescent roll dough in the pan, spread the cream cheese mixture, then cover with the remaining dough.
- Bake and serve: Brush the bars with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, bake until golden, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a twist, add a drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce on top before serving.
- These bars can be chilled before serving for a firmer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg