Description
This Churro Cheesecake is a delightful twist on the classic dessert, featuring layers of creamy filling and flaky pastry, coated with a cinnamon-sugar topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. I like to line mine with parchment paper for easy removal later, especially if serving at gatherings.
- Create the cinnamon-sugar base: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar with the cinnamon. Sprinkle a thin, even layer of this mixture on the bottom of the dish. This forms that signature churro-style coating.
- Add the first dough layer: Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and gently press it into the bottom of the baking dish. Pinch the seams together to create one smooth layer. It doesn’t have to be perfect—rustic works beautifully here.
- Make the creamy filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. This is the heart of your Churro Cheesecake. Take a moment to taste it—it should be lightly sweet and silky.
- Spread the filling: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough layer. Use a spatula to smooth it out into the corners.
- Add the top layer: Unroll the second can of crescent dough and carefully place it over the cream cheese layer. Gently press and seal the seams again.
- Butter and cinnamon finish: Pour the melted butter evenly over the top layer. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture generously across the surface. This creates that golden, slightly crisp topping that makes Churro Cheesecake so irresistible.
- Bake to perfection: Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly puffed. Your kitchen will smell incredible—warm cinnamon and buttery pastry filling the air.
- Cool and chill: Let it cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing. This helps the layers set beautifully.
Notes
- This dessert is best served chilled to allow the layers to set properly.
- You can adjust the amount of cinnamon to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg