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Churros Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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Churros Cheesecake Bars combine the flaky, buttery texture of crescent roll dough with a creamy cheesecake filling and a cinnamon-sugar topping. Baked to golden perfection, these bars are a delightful dessert that merges the flavors of classic churros with rich cheesecake in an easy-to-make treat.

Ingredients

Dough and Topping

  • 2 cans (8 oz each) Crescent Roll Dough
  • 1 cup Sugar, divided
  • 1/4 cup Butter, unsalted, melted
  • 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon

Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 oz (2 packages) Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. First Dough Layer: Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, stretching it to cover the entire surface evenly.
  3. Add Cinnamon Sugar: Mix 1/2 cup sugar with the ground cinnamon. Sprinkle half of this cinnamon-sugar mixture over the dough layer.
  4. Butter Drizzle: Drizzle 2 tablespoons of melted butter evenly over the sprinkled cinnamon sugar and dough.
  5. Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  6. Spread Filling: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the first layer of dough in the baking dish.
  7. Top Dough Layer: Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and place it gently over the cheesecake filling. Stretch the dough gently to cover the filling completely. If necessary, cut strips from the remaining dough to cover any gaps on the surface.
  8. Final Topping: Brush the top layer of dough with the remaining melted butter, then evenly sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the surface.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheesecake filling is set in the center.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 30 minutes. Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature. Optionally, drizzle with your favorite syrup for extra sweetness.

Notes

  • For easier dough handling, slightly chill the crescent roll dough before stretching to prevent tearing.
  • Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture in the filling.
  • You can substitute unsalted butter with salted butter if preferred but reduce added salt in the filling accordingly.
  • These bars store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; warm briefly before serving.
  • To make the bars extra crispy on top, you can broil them for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.

Find it online: https://lovelycooks.com/churros-cheesecake-bars-recipe/