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Easy Churro Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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Easy Churro Cheesecake Bars combine creamy cheesecake filling sandwiched between buttery crescent rolls, topped with a cinnamon-sugar butter glaze for a deliciously simple dessert that tastes like churros.

Ingredients

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Base and Top Layers

  • 2 packages crescent rolls

Filling

  • 2 – 8 ounce packages of cream cheese
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1 stick (4 ounces) butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready when the bars are assembled.
  2. Prepare Base Layer: Spread one package of crescent roll dough evenly across an ungreased 9 x 13-inch baking pan, creating the base layer for your cheesecake bars.
  3. Make Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together the two packages of cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. Spread Filling: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the crescent roll dough base layer in the pan.
  5. Add Top Layer: Carefully unfold and spread the second package of crescent rolls on top of the cream cheese filling, covering it completely.
  6. Prepare Topping: Melt 1 stick (4 ounces) of butter in a saucepan or microwave. Pour and spread the melted butter evenly over the top crescent roll layer.
  7. Sprinkle Cinnamon Sugar: Mix 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon with 1/4 cup sugar, then sprinkle this cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered top layer.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and cooked through.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • For easier spreading, soften the cream cheese to room temperature before mixing.
  • Ensure the crescent roll dough is well sealed and spread out evenly to prevent leaks during baking.
  • You can add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar topping for extra warmth.
  • Store leftover bars chilled in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute crescent rolls with gluten-free pastry sheets and confirm cream cheese is gluten-free.

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