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Churro Cheesecake Bars

Churro Cheesecake Bars: A Sweet Twist You’ll Love

Churro Cheesecake Bars combine the crispy essence of churros with rich cheesecake, making them an irresistible dessert for all occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup sugar Use brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 8 oz cream cheese Should be at room temperature.
  • 1 large egg No substitutions recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use almond extract for different flavor.
For the Cinnamon Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon Adjust based on preference.
  • ½ cup sugar Mix in a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor.
For the Crust and Top Layer
  • 2 cans refrigerated dough Use seamless dough for best results.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
  2. Mix together ½ cup of sugar with 2 tablespoons of cinnamon in a small bowl until well combined.
  3. Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
  4. Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture across the bottom.
  5. Roll out one can of refrigerated dough and place it in the prepared pan, pressing gently to fit.
  6. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the layer of dough in the pan.
  7. Roll out the second can of dough and place it over the cream cheese filling, covering it completely.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture over the top layer of dough.
  9. Bake the dessert for approximately 30 minutes or until the top is lightly golden brown.
  10. Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for best results, and don’t skip the cinnamon sugar layer for authentic churro flavor.

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