Easy Churro Cheesecake Recipe: A Sweet Cinnamon Delight
This Easy Churro Cheesecake combines the crispy, cinnamon-sugar goodness of churros with the rich, creamy filling of cheesecake. With a flaky crescent dough crust, a velvety cheesecake center, and a golden cinnamon-sugar topping, this dessert is simple to make and packed with irresistible flavor. Perfect for parties, holidays, or a fun twist on a classic treat!
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- Electric hand mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Pastry brush
- Knife for slicing
Ingredients
- For the Churro Layers:
- 2 cans 8 oz each refrigerated crescent roll dough
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 blocks 8 oz each cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat & Prepare Baking Dish
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Mix Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
- In a small bowl, mix ½ cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Set aside.
- Step 3: Create the Churro Base
- Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough.
- Step 4: Make the Cheesecake Filling
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the churro dough base.
- Step 5: Add the Top Layer
- Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and carefully place it over the cheesecake layer.
- Brush the top with melted butter, then sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top.
- Step 6: Bake the Churro Cheesecake
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheesecake layer is set.
- Step 7: Cool & Slice
- Allow the churro cheesecake to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- Cut into squares and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
For Extra Crispiness: Let the churro cheesecake cool completely before slicing to allow the layers to firm up.
Make It Spicier: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cayenne pepper to the cinnamon-sugar for a slight kick.
Make It Spicier: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cayenne pepper to the cinnamon-sugar for a slight kick.