Churro Cheesecake Cinnamon Bars (Printable)

Crispy churro-inspired bars with cream cheese and cinnamon-sugar, perfect for sharing any time.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust & Topping

01 - 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

05 - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
03 - Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan, sealing any seams.
04 - Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the crescent dough in the pan.
05 - In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until creamy and uniform.
06 - Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the prepared dough layer in the baking pan.
07 - Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and gently place it over the cream cheese filling, covering completely.
08 - Brush the melted butter evenly over the top layer. Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture.
09 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the surface is golden brown and the center is set.
10 - Allow to cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to assemble no rolling required on the dough
  • Irresistible cinnamon sugar crunch every bite delivers the churro effect
  • Prep to oven-ready in under 20 minutes
  • Crowd-pleasing for parties brunch and holiday treats
02 -
  • Vegetarian friendly
  • Holds up well in the fridge for several days
  • Can be frozen and thawed for quick desserts
03 -
  • Let the cream cheese fully soften to avoid lumps in your filling
  • Do not skip the chill after baking This really helps the layers set and makes neat slicing possible
  • Always brush the entire top with butter before the final cinnamon sugar topping for extra crispiness
  • If you want an eye catching finish try using a combo of brown sugar and white sugar in the topping the flavor deepens and the bars caramelize more on the edges
  • My aunt taught me to test doneness by gently tapping the center with your fingertip no more jiggle means time to cool

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