Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Churro Cheesecake, where the crispy cinnamon-sugar churro meets a rich and creamy cheesecake. This dessert is not only visually appealing but also irresistibly delicious, making it the perfect centerpiece for gatherings or a sweet treat to savor at home. Using convenient refrigerated crescent roll dough, this recipe is simple enough for beginners yet impressive enough to wow your guests. Topped with a generous sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, each slice offers a taste of nostalgia with every bite.
Ingredients
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- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Two 8 oz packages refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix cinnamon and sugar in a bowl; set aside.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, egg, and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
- In a baking dish, layer one package of crescent roll dough at the bottom.
- Spread cheesecake filling over the dough, top with another layer of rolled-out dough.
- Brush melted butter on top and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake for about 28 minutes or until golden brown; cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg