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Churro Cheesecake Bars

Flaky cinnamon-sugar crust with a creamy cheesecake center, drizzled with honey.

Churro Cheesecake Bars

Two layers of crescent dough sandwich a sweet cheesecake filling, all topped with buttery cinnamon sugar. They taste like a churro and a cheesecake had the best possible baby.

Churro Cheesecake Bars

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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Servings
24 bars

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 oz) tubes refrigerated crescent sheet dough
  • 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • Honey, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

  2. 2.

    Press one sheet of crescent dough into the bottom of the pan.

  3. 3.

    Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the dough. Lay the second dough sheet on top.

  4. 4.

    Pour melted butter evenly over the top. Mix remaining 1/2 cup sugar with cinnamon and sprinkle evenly.

  5. 5.

    Bake until golden and puffed, 30 minutes. Cool completely, then chill 1 hour before cutting. Drizzle with honey to serve.

Make It Special!

  • Serve with a small cup of warm chocolate or dulce de leche for dipping.
  • Cut into small squares and serve in cupcake liners for a dessert table.
  • Make ahead: bake up to 2 days early and keep refrigerated.

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