Description
These Churro Cheesecake Bars combine the delicious flavors of cinnamon churros and creamy cheesecake in a single, easy-to-make dessert! Perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Press half of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust in the baking dish.
- Dollop the remaining dough over the cream cheese layer, using a spoon to create an uneven topping.
- Combine the granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For an extra churro flavor, you can add more cinnamon to the cream cheese mixture.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 40
Keywords: Churro Cheesecake Bars, cheesecake bars, churro dessert, easy dessert recipe