Churro Cheesecake
Discover the blissful fusion of flavors in this Churro Cheesecake, where creamy cheesecake meets the delightful crunch of churros. This incredible dessert features a rich cheesecake filling nestled in layers of buttery crescent dough and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar topping. Perfect for celebrations or a cozy night in, this easy-to-follow recipe delivers an impressive treat that will leave everyone craving more. Whether served as elegant slices or festive bars, Churro Cheesecake is sure to be the star of your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 43 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 large egg
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Two 8-ounce packages refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, mix ground cinnamon and granulated sugar; set aside.
- Unroll one package of crescent dough into a greased baking dish, covering the base evenly.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla together until smooth; pour over dough.
- Unroll the second package of dough over the cheesecake filling and seal seams.
- Brush melted butter on top and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake for about 28 minutes or until golden brown; cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 58mg
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