Description
These Cinnamon Churro Cheesecake Bars are a delightful combination of creamy cheesecake with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping. Perfect for dessert lovers and churro enthusiasts, these bars bring the flavors of a churro into a smooth, decadent cheesecake layer on a graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a baking dish to create an even crust layer.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs, mixing until combined. Avoid over-mixing.
- Pour the filling over the crust, spreading it evenly.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
- Sprinkle generously over the cheesecake filling.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheesecake is set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve:
- Slice into bars and enjoy the cinnamon-sugar crunch with the creamy cheesecake filling.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smoother filling.
- Let the bars chill thoroughly for clean slices.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smoother filling.
- Let the bars chill thoroughly for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg