Churros Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors found in Churros Cheesecake Bars. These creamy bars combine the smoothness of cheesecake with a buttery, cinnamon-sugar crust that captures the essence of traditional churros. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy night in—these bars are simple to prepare and sure to impress. With their irresistible taste and easy-to-follow recipe, you’ll want to make these time and again. Treat your family and friends to this delicious dessert, and watch as they come back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: About 36 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups butter
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar (divided)
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine butter, flour, 1 cup sugar, and cornstarch. Pulse until the dough forms a ball. Press into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
- Mix together 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in a bowl; sprinkle half over the warm crust.
- Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until combined. Pour over crust and top with remaining cinnamon sugar.
- Bake for an additional 35-40 minutes until set. Cool completely before refrigerating, then cut into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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