Description
This churro cheesecake recipe combines the cinnamon-sugar crunch of churros with the creamy richness of cheesecake. Perfect for any occasion, this easy dessert is made with crescent roll dough, a smooth cheesecake filling, and a sweet cinnamon sugar topping.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cans crescent roll dough
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream or heavy cream
For the Topping:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the Crust: Layer one can of crescent roll dough at the bottom of the dish. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
- Prepare the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, eggs (one at a time), and sour cream. Mix until combined.
- Assemble: Pour the filling over the crust. Top with the second can of crescent roll dough. Brush with butter and sprinkle cinnamon sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely, then refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Slice, garnish with caramel or whipped cream, and enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute crescent roll dough with a graham cracker or cookie crust for variation.
- Use gluten-free crescent rolls for a gluten-free version.
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the cheesecake filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Churro cheesecake recipe, cinnamon sugar cheesecake, easy churro cheesecake, crescent roll cheesecake