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Crispy Churro Cheesecake Bars

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These Crispy Churro Cheesecake Bars feature a creamy cheesecake filling sandwiched between two crispy, cinnamon-sugar churro-inspired layers, with a gooey caramel center. They’re easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans refrigerated crescent dough sheets (about 16 oz total)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup thick caramel sauce or dulce de leche

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting.
  2. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tbsp cinnamon to make cinnamon sugar.
  3. Unroll one can of crescent dough and press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Pinch seams together if needed.
  4. Brush the dough with half the melted butter and sprinkle with half the cinnamon sugar.
  5. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 2/3 cup sugar and mix until combined. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla, sour cream, and a pinch of salt. Mix until creamy and lump-free.
  6. Pour cheesecake filling over the churro layer and smooth with a spatula.
  7. Dollop caramel sauce over the cheesecake layer and swirl gently with a knife or toothpick.
  8. Unroll the second can of crescent dough and lay over the filling. Patch as needed. Brush with remaining melted butter and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the top is golden and crisp and the cheesecake is set.
  10. Cool in the pan for at least 45 minutes, then chill in the fridge for 2 hours before slicing.
  11. Lift bars out using parchment, slice with a sharp knife, wiping between cuts for clean edges.

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil bars for 1 minute at the end. Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth cheesecake filling. Chill thoroughly before slicing for neat bars. Substitute gluten-free or dairy-free ingredients as needed. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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