Churro Cream Cheese Bars

Experience the irresistible combination of creamy cheesecake and the warm, cinnamon-sugar essence of churros with our Churro Cream Cheese Delight Bars. This vegetarian-friendly recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and pairs beautifully with coffee. Crafted in the spirit of Mexican cuisine, these bars contain dairy, eggs, and gluten, making them a rich treat for those without allergies.

With a flavor profile that balances sweet and spicy, these bars are versatile enough for dessert or a snack. Packed with creamy goodness, they offer a delightful texture that melts in your mouth.

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Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 24

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Overview

These churro cheesecake bars are a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and the warm, cinnamon-sugar flavors of churros. Perfect for a sweet treat after a meal or with a cup of coffee, these bars are easy to make and sure to impress.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

Mexican

Ingredients

• Spray cooking spray
• 0.5 Cups (cup) white sugar
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) cinnamon, ground
• 2 7.5 Ounces (oz) packages brown sugar and cinnamon spreadable cream cheese, softened
• 1 Large egg
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) vanilla extract
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) orange zest, zested (optional)
• 2 8 Ounces (oz) packages refrigerated crescent sheets
• 0.25 Cups (cup) salted butter, melted
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) cajeta, warmed (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, combine the white sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle half of the sugar mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. Place one crescent sheet in the pan, trimming to fit as needed.
4. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, egg, vanilla, and orange zest (if using) with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
5. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the crescent crust in the pan.
6. Gently lay the remaining crescent sheet over the filling.
7. Pour the melted butter over the top crescent sheet.
8. Sprinkle the remaining sugar mixture evenly over the top.
9. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
10. Cool slightly, then cut into bars. Serve warm or chill and serve within 24 hours. If desired, drizzle with cajeta just before serving.

Enjoy these rich and decadent churro cheesecake bars as a delightful dessert or snack!