Description
Churro Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of traditional churros with a creamy cheesecake filling, topped with cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for topping
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Once chilled, drizzle the melted butter over the top and sprinkle with additional cinnamon sugar if desired. Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- For a richer cheesecake, use full-fat cream cheese.
- Make sure to let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating for best results.
- This cheesecake can be served with whipped cream for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg