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Cinnamon Churro Cheesecake Bars

Cinnamon Churro Cheesecake Bars

Crispy, creamy, cinnamon-dusted perfection! These Cinnamon Churro Cheesecake Bars blend everything you love about churros and cheesecake—no frying required!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time: 3+ hours (or overnight) 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Churro Crust & Topping:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 24 oz 3 packages cream cheese, room temp
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temp
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

Optional Drizzle:

  • ½ cup dulce de leche or caramel sauce

Instructions
 

Prepare Crust

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), line a 9x13" pan with parchment.
  • In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Cut in butter until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in egg and vanilla until dough forms.
  • Reserve ⅓ of dough; press the rest into the pan.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes; cool slightly.

Make Filling

  • Beat cream cheese until smooth (2–3 mins).
  • Gradually add sugar, beat until creamy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each.
  • Mix in sour cream, flour, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
  • Pour over crust, spread evenly.

Add Topping

  • Mix cinnamon sugar coating in a small bowl.
  • Combine half with reserved dough and crumble over cheesecake layer.
  • Sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar on top.

Bake & Chill

  • Bake for 35–40 mins until set but slightly jiggly.
  • Cool on a wire rack (2 hours), then chill 3+ hours or overnight.
  • Lift with parchment, slice into bars, and drizzle caramel if using.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead Friendly: Best when chilled overnight.
  • Variations:
    • Chocolate: Add cocoa and mini chips.
    • Apple: Mix in sautéed apples + fall spices.
    • Pumpkin: Sub 1 pack of cream cheese with pumpkin purée.
    • Lemon: Add zest/juice for a springy twist.
  • Presentation Ideas: Serve with whipped cream or plated with ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 21gSugar: 17g
Keyword Cinnamon churro cheesecake bars
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