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Churro Cheesecake Bars

Irresistible Churro Cheesecake Bars for Sweet Celebration Moments

These Churro Cheesecake Bars combine the crunch of churros with creaminess of cheesecake, making them a perfect dessert for celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Substitute with a sugar alternative for a low-calorie option.
  • 2 Tbsp Ground Cinnamon Use a cinnamon substitute if unavailable.
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 2 8 oz packages Cream Cheese Use Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Can opt for coconut sugar for a refined sugar alternative.
  • 1 large Egg Use a flax egg for a vegan alternative.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Consider almond extract for a different flavor profile.
Dough Base
  • 2 8 oz cans Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls Use puff pastry sheets for a flakier texture.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • waxed paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon, stirring well until evenly mixed. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat 2 packages (8 oz each) of softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  4. Unroll one can of Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls and press the seams together to form a single sheet. Place it into the prepared pan.
  5. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the dough base.
  6. Unroll the second can of dough and place it over the cream cheese filling, pressing down the edges to seal.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture generously over the top and bake for approximately 30 minutes.
  8. Allow the Churro Cheesecake Bars to cool for about 15 minutes before slicing into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature for a smooth filling. Monitor baking to avoid overbaking, which can lead to a dry texture.

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