Make this simple viral Churro cheesecake recipe in no time! Flaky croissant dough coated in cinnamon sugar with a sweet cream cheesecake filling, tastes just like a churro!
Check out our Cinnamon Roll casserole for another delicious cinnamon dessert.
CHURRO CHEESECAKE
This version of cheesecake is so easy to make and tastes just as good as the classic cheesecake! The crispy croissant dough coated in cinnamon sugar combined with the creamy cream cheese filling. This sopapilla cheesecake is a great dessert no matter the occasion.
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Crescent Dough– This recipe calls for the Pillsbury crescent rolls dough. It turns out so crispy and delicious!
- Cinnamon Sugar– For the cinnamon sugar you can use store bought or make it yourself with ground cinnamon and granulated sugar combined.
- Cream Cheese– You want to use good quality cream cheese!
- Egg– The egg in the cheesecake filling binds together the ingredients.
- Sugar-To sweeten the cheesecake filling, use granulated sugar.
- Vanilla– Adding vanilla extract to the filling brings so much additional flavor.
- Cinnamon– Adding some cinnamon to the filling gives the cheesecake filling a hint of cinnamon, so good!
HOW TO MAKE CHURRO CHEESECAKE
This recipe comes together so effortlessly, everyone is going to love this recipe.
- In a bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon to make cinnamon sugar.
- Spray a 9×13 baking sheet with baking spray. Spread half of the cinnamon sugar along the bottom of the entire baking sheet.
- Roll out the crescent rolls and close the seams to make one large sheet. Add to the baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, mix the ingredients for the cheesecake filling until smooth.
- Transfer to the baking sheet spread over the crescent dough.
- Top with the second crescent roll dough.
- Spread the remaining cinnamon sugar over the crescent.
- Bake until crispy and slightly golden.
- Remove from heat and allow the cheesecake to fully cool. Slice and serve.
SERVING IDEAS
This cheesecake is so delicious as is but can also be served even better! Here are some delicious toppings to serve it with:
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Condensed Milk Drizzle
- Dulce de Leche Drizzle
- Caramel Drizzle
- Whipped Cream
- Chocolate Syrup
STORING
This cheesecake is a great make ahead dessert!
- Fridge– Once the cheesecake has cooled, cover and store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezer– You can freeze individually wrapped cheesecake pieces, by wrapping to avoid freezer burn and freeze for up to 3 months. To serve- Remove from freezer and defrost and enjoy.
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Churro Cheesecake Recipe
Delicious viral Churro cheesecake recipe! Cinnamon sugar coated crust with a sweet cream cheese filling, so good.
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Servings 12 cheesecake bars
Ingredients
- 16 oz Pillsbury crescent rolls 2 packs
Cheesecake Filling-
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened 2 packs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Sugar-
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon to make cinnamon sugar.
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a 9×13 baking sheet with baking spray.
- Spread half of the cinnamon sugar along the bottom of the entire baking sheet.
- Roll out the crescent roll and close the seams to make one large sheet. Add to the baking sheet on top of the cinnamon sugar, stretching the dough to cover the entire bottom of the baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Transfer to the baking sheet spread over the crescent dough.
- Top with the second crescent roll dough, covering all the cream cheese filling.
- Spread the remaining cinnamon sugar over the dough.
- Bake at 350℉ for 30-35 minutes or until slightly golden.
- Remove from heat and allow the cheesecake to fully cool. Once cooled, transfer to fridge and allow to chill for atleast 30 minutes or overnight.
- Slice and serve with desired toppings.
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