Churro Cheesecake Bars

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The perfect combination of the buttery, flaky crust and smooth, tangy cream cheese filling made this dessert a favorite in your home. These churro cheesecake bars have the classic cinnamon sugar taste of churros with the creamy cheesecake center. Prepare this delicious dessert with just a few ingredients!

gold sifter sifting cinnamon sugar over a stack of churro cheesecake bars


 

I’ve used cinnamon sugar quite often in my recipes before. I made cinnamon rolls, this cinnamon coffee cake, cinnamon scones, cinnamon raisin biscuits, cinnamon sugar pretzels and even cinnamon cream cheese frosting.

But when I think about cinnamon sugar taste, I always think about churros. But why just make churros? Why not make a show-stopper dessert with the classic cinnamon sugar flavors of churros combined with the tangy cream cheese filling?!

Yes, I combined both in this quick and easy churro cheesecake bars recipe!

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Why Youโ€™ll Love This Churro Cheesecake Bars

  • Two Classic Desserts In One – I combined the signature cinnamon sugar flavors of churros and the smooth, creamy cheesecake filling.
  • Perfect For Big Celebrations – For this easy churro cheesecake bar recipe, you will make 16 squares in one baking dish. I can feed my family with these cheesecake bars and still have leftovers.
  • Needs Simple Ingredients – Most of the ingredients for these cheesecake bars are staples in most baker’s pantries. The ingredients are also available in most grocery stores.
  • Quick And Easy To Make – The prep time for this recipe is only 15 minutes. Then, bake in the oven.
plate of churro cheesecake bars

Ingredients Needed

Here are the ingredients you will need to make these delicious churro cheesecake bars:

Crust:

  • Crescent dough or sheets – I used Pillsbury crescent dough rolls for this churro cheesecake bars recipe. But you can also use other crescent dough, or use the crescent roll sheets available in your pantry or grocery.

Cream Cheese Filling:

  • Cream cheese – I always use full-fat cream cheese for all my cheesecake filling. The full-fat cream cheese gives a smooth and creamy cream cheese mixture every time. Also, don’t purchase the tub type of cream cheese. Always go for cream cheese blocks.
  • Granulated sugar – Works best with cream cheese.
  • Eggs – Thickens the cream cheese mixture. It helps the cream cheese mixture hold its shape. Use room temperature eggs
  • Vanilla extract – For added flavoring and brings out the delicious cream cheese flavor.

Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

  • Cinnamon – Adds that classic churro taste.
  • Granulated sugar – For sweetening the cinnamon sugar mixture.
ingredients for churro cheesecake bars

How To Make Churro Cheesecake Bars

Here’s how to prepare churro cheesecake bars:

Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

The cinnamon sugar mixture will be used before the first layer of crescent roll dough and after adding the second.

1. Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 325ยฐF/163ยฐC.

Prepare the baking pan. Grease the baking pan with non-stick spray. You can also add parchment paper for easier release which is what I prefer.

2. Combine Ingredients

To make the cinnamon-sugar mixture, combine cinnamon and granulated sugar in a small bowl. Mix well.

Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.

bowl of cinnamon sugar

3. Crescent Roll Dough

Get your crescent rolls, unroll a can. With a rolling pin, spread the crescent roll dough to make it larger and fit your baking dish. Using your fingers, press the seams together. Then, carefully place your crescent roll dough on your baking pan with non-stick spray. This will act as the bottom crust.

crescent roll dough rolled out into bottom of pan

Cheesecake Filling:

The flaky crust must have a creamy filling to make it an irresistible dessert.

1. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling

Get a medium bowl. Beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together on a medium-speed setting.

Beat the cream cheese till smooth and creamy.

bowl of cream cheese and sugar beaten together

Add the sour cream and vanilla extract and beat till smooth.

sour cream and vanilla added to cheesecake batter in bowl

Add eggs . Use your spatula to clean the edges of your bowl. This ensures all the ingredients are incorporated.

egg added to cheesecake batter in bowl

Then, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent roll dough.

cheesecake batter spread into pan

2. Add The Crescent Roll Dough

Get 2nd can of crescent rolls. Spread the crescent dough will a rolling pin. Again, press the seams together to seal the crescent dough.

Place crescent rolls on top of the cheesecake mixture.

crescent rolls rolled on top of cheesecake batter

3. Sprinkle The Remaining Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on top of your crescent dough. If you want, as an option you can spread melted butter on top of the crescent rolls so your cinnamon sugar topping sticks to the crescent roll dough.

cinnamon sugar mixture sprinkled on top of crescent rolls

4. Bake

Place your churro cheesecake bars in the oven. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the crescent dough turns golden brown and puffs up.

Let the churro cheesecake cool completely before chilling. Leave it on your counter for 1 hour to cool.

5. Chill And Serve

For best results, chill the churro cheesecake before serving. Place in the fridge for at least 4 hours. When your churro cheesecake is chilled, cut and serve.

plate of churro cheesecake bars

Recipe Variations

  • Toppings: If you want to make this churro cheesecake extra special, you can add different toppings such as honey, chocolate sauce, salted caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, homemade whipped cream, and more.
  • Nutmeg: When making your cinnamon sugar, add nutmeg for a deeper flavor.

Recipe Tips

  • Grease your baking dish well. Presentation is very important when serving food. Spray your baking dish generously with non-stick spray to prevent your crescent rolls from sticking. This way, you can easily remove your churro cheesecake and cut it into bars.
  • Chill crescent rolls. Working with chilled crescent rolls is easier. Open one can of crescent dough at a time and leave the other one in your fridge.
  • Chill before slicing. I understand how irresistible these delicious churro cheesecake bars are. But stop yourself from slicing them after you let them cool. It is very important to chill this churro cheesecake before slicing them so that the cream cheese layer will stay intact and not spread.
stack of churro cheesecake bars

Recipe FAQs

Can I make churro cheesecake bars in advance?

It is best to consume churro cheesecake the same day you made it. These churro bars have baked crescent dough at the bottom and the top. As it stays in the fridge, the crispy and flaky crust will absorb the moisture from the cream cheese layer making it less flaky.

How to store these cheesecake bars?

If you have leftovers, you can store churro cheesecake in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. Transfer them to an airtight container or wrap them with plastic wrap before placing the fridge. However, don’t expect the crust to be flaky and crispy.

stack of churro cheesecake bars on a plate

More Cheesecakes To Try!

If you’re craving more cheesecake then be sure to try my homemade lemon cheesecake topped with a fresh lemon curd! Or my Biscoff cheesecake. The cheesecake has a Biscoff cookie crust, and topped with more cookie butter!

Or if you’re looking for another great no bake bar, try my no bake banana pudding cheesecake bar recipe!

And you can’t go wrong with a classic cherry cheesecake with a homemade cherry topping! And if you’re craving more cheesecake bars, be sure to check out my 14 cheesecake bar recipes!

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Churro Cheesecake Bars

Combine two classic desserts, churros and cheesecake, into one and make the best churro cheesecake bars! This easy recipe only needs 15 minutes of prep time!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 39 minutes
Total Time: 54 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

For cinnamon sugar topping

  • ยฝ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon cinnamon

For cheesecake bars

  • 2 8- ounce cans crescent rolls
  • 24 ounces (3 packages) cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • ยฝ cup (57 g) sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs room temperature

Instructions

Make cinnamon sugar topping

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and cinnamon, set aside. ยฝ cup (100 g) granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon cinnamon

Make cheesecake filling

  • Preheat the oven to 325ยฐF (163ยฐC) and position a rack in the center of the oven. Spray a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture into the bottom of the pan.
  • Unroll one can of crescent roll dough, press seams together, and place on top of the cinnamon sugar in the bottom of a 9×13 baking pan. 2 8- ounce cans crescent rolls
  • In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or you can do this in a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer) beat the cream cheese and sugar together one medium speed until smooth. 24 ounces (3 packages) cream cheese, 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • Add in the sour cream and vanilla extract and beat on low speed until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. ยฝ cup (57 g) sour cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until fully incorporated. 3 large eggs
  • Pour batter on top of crescent roll dough. Unroll a second can of crescent rolls, pressing seams together, and place on top of cheesecake bars. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar topping.
  • Bake in the preheated 325ยฐF oven, for 35 to 40 minutes, until the edges are set but the middle of the bars are still soft in the center. The bars will continue to firm up as they cool.
  • Remove the bars from the oven, and cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. Cut into bars.

Notes

Can I make churro cheesecake bars in advance?

It is best to consume churro cheesecake the same day you made it. These churro bars have baked crescent dough at the bottom and the top. As it stays in the fridge, the crispy and flaky crust will absorb the moisture from the cream cheese layer making it less flaky.

How to store these cheesecake bars?

If you have leftovers, you can store churro cheesecake in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. Transfer them to an airtight container or wrap them with plastic wrap before placing the fridge. However, don’t expect the crust to be flaky and crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 662IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
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