Description
Churro Cheesecake is a delightful fusion dessert that perfectly marries the crispy, cinnamon-sugar-coated goodness of churros with the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a family gathering, celebrating a special event, or simply indulging in a sweet treat at home. With its buttery crescent dough base and luscious cream cheese filling, this dessert is not only visually stunning but also incredibly satisfying. Impress your guests and satisfy your cravings with this irresistible Churro Cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Two 8-ounce packages refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon and sugar; set aside.
- Unroll one package of crescent roll dough into a greased baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the dough in the baking dish. Top with the second package of crescent roll dough.
- Brush melted butter on top and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake for about 28 minutes or until golden brown on top. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 21 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion (Mexican-American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg