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Crispy Churro Cheesecake Bars

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These crispy churro cheesecake bars combine a cinnamon sugar crunch with a creamy cheesecake filling, delivering a nostalgic yet modern dessert that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 16 ounces (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ½ cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Add cold cubed butter and blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg and vanilla extract until crumbly dough forms.
  3. Press about two-thirds of the dough evenly into the prepared pan to form the base. Bake for 12-15 minutes until slightly golden.
  4. While crust bakes, beat softened cream cheese and ¾ cup sugar on medium speed until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Pour cheesecake filling over warm crust and spread evenly. Crumble remaining churro dough over the top.
  6. Mix ¼ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for topping. Drizzle melted butter over crumble, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly on top.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are set but center slightly jiggles. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  9. Use parchment overhang to lift bars out and cut into squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

[‘Use cold butter for the crust to achieve a crispy texture.’, ‘Do not overmix the cheesecake filling to avoid cracks or dense texture.’, ‘Bake at 350°F for even cooking without burning the topping.’, ‘Use parchment paper for easy removal and less cleanup.’, ‘Chill bars thoroughly for best texture and clean slices.’, ‘Drizzle melted butter before sprinkling cinnamon sugar for authentic churro crunch.’, ‘For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour.’, ‘For dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese and sour cream alternatives.’]

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