Description
Churro cheesecake bars blend Mexican dessert traditions with creamy cheesecake indulgence. Cinnamon-sugar coating and crisp edges make these bars a delightful treat for anyone craving sweet comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury crescent dinner rolls
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cinnamon-Sugar Fusion: Blend sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, creating a fragrant mixture for later use in layering and topping.
- Cream Cheese Transformation: Whip cream cheese until velvety smooth, gradually integrating sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to form a luxurious, lump-free filling with silky consistency.
- Pan Preparation: Coat a rectangular baking dish with non-stick spray, then dust the bottom with half of the cinnamon-sugar blend, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Dough Foundation: Unroll first pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface, seamlessly pressing together any visible seams. Carefully transfer and stretch dough to create an even bottom layer that reaches all pan edges.
- Filling Application: Spread cream cheese mixture evenly across the dough, creating a smooth, consistent layer that covers the entire surface.
- Dough Layering: Position second pastry sheet atop the cream cheese filling, gently pressing to create a complete top layer.
- Final Touch and Baking: Generously sprinkle remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top dough. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for approximately 30 minutes, until the surface transforms into a golden-brown landscape with crisp, enticing edges.
Notes
- Chill for Perfect Texture: Refrigerate bars for at least 2 hours before serving to allow cream cheese filling to set completely and enhance flavor depth.
- Prevent Soggy Bottom: Pat pastry dough dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crisp and flaky crust.
- Sugar Coating Strategy: Apply cinnamon-sugar mixture generously before and after baking for maximum caramelized crunch and aromatic flavor.
- Cutting Technique: Use a clean, sharp knife wiped with hot water between each slice to create neat, clean edges without dragging filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 233
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg