Churro Cheesecake Bars have a creamy cheesecake filling layered between flaky crescent dough and topped with buttery cinnamon sugar. They combine the creamy texture of cheesecake with the sweet cinnamon flavor of a churro in an easy dessert bar.
I love these bars because they look impressive but are surprisingly simple to make. They’re perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you’re craving cheesecake with a cinnamon-sugar twist.
Why I Love Churro Cheesecake Bars
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Crescent Dough: Creates the flaky top and bottom layers of the cheesecake bars.
- Cream Cheese & Sour Cream: Make the cheesecake filling rich and creamy.
- Sugar & Vanilla: Sweeten and flavor the cheesecake filling.
- Cinnamon Sugar: Sugar and cinnamon create the classic churro topping.
- Butter: Helps the cinnamon sugar stick and gives the top a buttery finish.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Churro Cheesecake Bars
Bake the Bottom Layer: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Press one can of crescent dough into a 9×13-inch pan and bake for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth and creamy. Spread evenly over the baked crescent layer.
Add the Top Layer: Place the second sheet of crescent dough over the cheesecake filling.
Make the Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Mix the sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the crescent dough.
Bake: Bake at 350°F for 10–15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Let the bars cool completely before slicing.
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Soften the cream cheese: This helps the cheesecake filling mix smooth without lumps.
- Don’t skip the first bake: Baking the bottom crescent layer first keeps it from getting soggy.
- Spread the topping evenly: Make sure that cinnamon-sugar goodness reaches every corner. 😂
- Cool before slicing: Let the bars cool completely so the cheesecake layer has time to set.
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Easy Churro Cheesecake Bars
Churro Cheesecake Bars have a creamy cheesecake filling layered between flaky crescent dough and topped with buttery cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Bars
- - 2 cans crescent dough
- - 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- - 1 cup sugar
- - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- - ½ cup sour cream
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- - ½ cup sugar
- - 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- - 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Press one can of crescent dough evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the baked crescent layer.
- Place the second sheet of crescent dough over the cheesecake filling.
- Mix the sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter with a fork until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake for another 10–15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For clean slices, let the bars cool completely before cutting. Refrigerating them after they cool will help the cheesecake layer set even more.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1 barAmount Per Serving: Calories: 404Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 292mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 1gSugar: 31gProtein: 5g
Do you refrigerate these to keep fresh?
Yes