Here’s a recipe for Churro Cheesecake Bars:
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Crust:
- In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
- Unroll one can of crescent dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 cup of sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, and beat until creamy and fully combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough in the baking dish.
- Top Layer:
- Unroll the second can of crescent dough and carefully lay it over the cheesecake filling. Gently press down to seal the edges.
- Topping:
- Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top layer of dough.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheesecake filling is set.
- Cool and Slice:
- Let the bars cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for about an hour before slicing.
- Serve:
- Slice into bars and enjoy your delicious churro cheesecake bars!
These bars are perfect for dessert or a sweet treat anytime!