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Three golden-brown churro cheesecake bars stacked on white plate showing flaky cinnamon-coated layers with creamy filling and amber caramel sauce drizzling down the sides

Churro Cheesecake

Churro cheesecake with crispy cinnamon-sugar layers and creamy cheesecake filling. Viral TikTok dessert that combines two beloved treats into one show-stopping creation ready in 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Spanish
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tubes Refrigerated crescent rolls Creates layered base
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Full-fat, softened
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar Divided for filling and coating
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Pure vanilla preferred
  • 2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Star spice for authentic flavor
  • 4 tablespoon Butter Melted for brushing
  • 1 large Egg For binding filling
  • 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar For dusting
  • 2 tablespoon Honey Optional drizzle
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances sweet flavors

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish For proper layering
  • Electric mixer For smooth filling
  • Large mixing bowl For cream cheese mixture
  • Pastry brush For buttering layers
  • Measuring cups and spoons For accuracy
  • Small bowl For cinnamon sugar mixture
  • Parchment paper For easy removal
  • Sharp knife For clean cutting

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper
  2. Unroll one tube of crescent rolls, press into bottom of pan, sealing perforations
  3. Brush dough lightly with melted butter for golden browning
  4. Pre-bake bottom layer 8-10 minutes until lightly golden
  5. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy
  6. Add ¼ cup sugar, egg, vanilla, and pinch of salt to cream cheese
  7. Mix until perfectly smooth with no lumps remaining
  8. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over pre-baked base
  9. Unroll second tube of crescent rolls, place over filling layer
  10. Seal edges and brush top generously with remaining melted butter
  11. Mix remaining sugar with cinnamon, sprinkle over buttered top
  12. Bake 25-30 minutes until top is golden brown and filling is set
  13. Let cool completely before cutting to allow layers to set
  14. Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with honey before serving
  15. Cut into squares and serve at room temperature

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.