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Homemade Churro Cheesecake dessert stacked with two layers of cinnamon-sugar churro cake filled with creamy cheesecake and drizzled generously with caramel sauce on a plate.

Churro Cheesecake

A viral dessert that combines the best of both worlds — the crispy cinnamon-sugar goodness of churros and the creamy richness of Churro Cheesecake. Easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for any occasion.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican-American
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $11

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish (Glass or metal; at least 2 inches deep)
  • 1 Electric mixer (For blending cream cheese filling)
  • 2 Mixing bowls (One for filling, one for cinnamon sugar)
  • 1 Spatula (For spreading filling evenly)
  • 1 Pastry brush (For brushing melted butter)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For cutting clean bars)

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough - Use seamless sheets if possible
  • ¼ cup butter, melted - For brushing dough
  • ½ cup granulated sugar - Mixed with cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoon ground cinnamon - For churro flavor

Cheesecake Filling:

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened - Full fat for best texture
  • ½ cup granulated sugar - Sweetens filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - Use Mexican vanilla for richer flavor
  • 1 large egg - Adds structure
  • ¼ cup sour cream - Adds tang and creaminess

Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar - For topping
  • 2 tablespoon ground cinnamon - Mix with sugar
  • 3 tablespoon butter, melted - Helps topping caramelize

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease baking dish. Press one crescent dough sheet into the bottom of the pan, sealing perforations completely. Mix sugar and cinnamon together and set aside.
  • Beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add sugar and beat 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream, then add egg last and beat just until incorporated.
  • Pour the cream cheese mixture over the bottom crust and spread evenly to the edges. Unroll the second crescent dough sheet and place on top. Seal edges and brush top with melted butter.
  • Generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the buttered top, covering the entire surface for that classic churro flavor.
  • Bake 30–35 minutes, or until the top is deep golden brown and the center is set. Let cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Cut into bars with a clean, sharp knife. Dust with extra cinnamon sugar and drizzle with caramel or dulce de leche before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 90g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 620IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg