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Sopapilla (Churro) Cheesecake Bars

Sopapilla (Churro) Cheesecake Bars are easy to make and even easier to eat. Plus they hold well in the fridge, so they're great to make for a party in advance!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Chilling Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: caramel, cheesecake, dessert bars, easy dessert, easy recipes, fall recipes, sopapilla cheesecake bars
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 273kcal
Author: Callie

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Pillsbury crescent rolls (each package is 8oz)
  • 16 oz cream cheese (each block is 8oz)
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch

Cinnamon Sugar Crust

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with non stick cooking spray.
  • Open your first package of crescent rolls and place in sheet. Work and pinch the precut seams together to form 1 crust. Place in oven for about 5 minutes to very lightly brown the bottom layer, remove and set aside.
  • In a large bowl beat cream cheese and vanilla extract until soft/fluffy, from there, gradually begin to mix in sugar and cornstarch until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour the cheesecake batter over top of the crescent rolls, spreading it out evenly.
  • Take the remaining crescent rolls and a piece of parchment paper. Work and pinch the precut seams together to form an even crust.
  • Carefully take crescent roll layer and place it on top of the cheesecake batter.
  • Brush top of crescent roll coating it with melted butter.
  • In a small bowl whisk sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon together then sprinkle it evenly on coated crescent layer.
  • Bake for 30 minutes (or until golden brown) at 350°
  • Let cool at room temperature for 1 hour and then chill in fridge for a second hour (or overnight) before cutting. - Enjoy!

Notes

These delicious Sopapilla [Churro] Cheesecake Bars taste INCREDIBLE with caramel or honey drizzled on top!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg