Why Make This Recipe
Simple Churro Cheesecake is the perfect dessert for parties! It’s a delightful combination of two favorite treats: churros and cheesecake. With its creamy filling and crispy top, this dessert is sure to impress your guests. Plus, it’s easy to make and looks beautiful on a dessert table.
How to Make Simple Churro Cheesecake
Ingredients:
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix ½ cup of the sugar with the cinnamon. Set aside for topping.
- Unroll one can of crescent dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, sealing any seams to form an even layer.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, remaining ½ cup sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough in the baking dish.
- Unroll the second can of dough and place it over the cream cheese layer, pressing gently to seal and create a flat top.
- Pour the melted butter evenly over the top layer, then sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before slicing into squares for clean cuts and easy serving.
How to Serve Simple Churro Cheesecake
Serve the Simple Churro Cheesecake chilled. Cut it into squares and place them on a serving platter. You can also drizzle some chocolate or caramel sauce over the top for extra sweetness. It pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
How to Store Simple Churro Cheesecake
To store any leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 4 days. If you want to keep it longer, you can freeze it for up to a month. Just make sure to let it thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Tips to Make Simple Churro Cheesecake
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- If you don’t have crescent roll dough, you can use pie crust instead.
- For a fun twist, add chocolate chips to the cream cheese mixture.
Variation
You can customize this recipe by using different flavored cream cheese, like chocolate or strawberry. This will give your cheesecake a unique taste. Additionally, feel free to experiment with different toppings such as crushed nuts or extra cinnamon.
FAQs
Can I use low-fat cream cheese?
Yes, you can use low-fat cream cheese, but the texture may be slightly different.
How long does it take to prepare?
The prep time is about 15-20 minutes, and the baking time is 30-35 minutes.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Absolutely! You can make it a day in advance and keep it in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
Simple Churro Cheesecake
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Delightful combination of churros and cheesecake, perfect for parties. Easy to make with a creamy filling and a crispy top.
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix ½ cup of the sugar with the cinnamon. Set aside for topping.
- Unroll one can of crescent dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, sealing any seams to form an even layer.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, remaining ½ cup sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough in the baking dish.
- Unroll the second can of dough and place it over the cream cheese layer, pressing gently to seal and create a flat top.
- Pour the melted butter evenly over the top layer, then sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before slicing into squares for clean cuts and easy serving.
Notes
Serve chilled; great with chocolate or caramel sauce. Can be customized with flavored cream cheese or different toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
