Churro Cheesecake Bars Cinnamon (Print-Friendly Version)

Crescent dough, cream cheese, and cinnamon sugar combine in bar form for a sweet, creamy treat.

# Ingredients List:

→ Cinnamon Sugar

01 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
02 - 120 grams granulated sugar

→ Cheesecake Bars

03 - 2 packages (226 grams each) refrigerated crescent roll dough or dough sheets
04 - 450 grams full-fat cream cheese, softened
05 - 150 grams granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
08 - 42 grams unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine ground cinnamon with granulated sugar in a small bowl until homogenous. Reserve for assembly.
02 - Preheat oven to 175°C with rack centered. Grease a 23×33 cm baking pan and dust the base evenly with 1 to 2 tablespoons of cinnamon sugar.
03 - Unroll one package of crescent roll dough, pressing any seams to seal into a single rectangular sheet. Lay into the prepared pan, fully covering the bottom.
04 - In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Spread evenly over the dough base.
05 - Unroll the second dough package, seal seams, and gently lay over the filling to form a top layer.
06 - Pour melted butter over the top dough and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture generously across the surface.
07 - Bake for 26 to 30 minutes, or until golden and the dough is puffed. Remove from oven and allow to cool thoroughly on a wire rack.
08 - After cooling to room temperature, refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours to fully set. Cut into 16 bars before serving.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For an ultra-smooth filling, ensure cream cheese is thoroughly softened before mixing.
02 - Seal crescent dough seams well to maintain structural integrity while baking.
03 - Serve bars chilled or at room temperature, optionally garnished with berries or caramel sauce.
04 - Leftovers keep up to 4 days refrigerated in an airtight container or may be frozen for up to 3 months.
05 - To reheat, microwave individual bars for approximately 10 seconds if desired warm.

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