Dessert

Easy Churro Cheesecake Bars Recipe

ByHarry Bern December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

Introduction

These easy churro cheesecake bars combine the sweet, cinnamon flavors of classic churros with a creamy cheesecake filling. Perfect for a simple dessert that feels special without a lot of fuss.

The image shows a square piece of dessert on a white plate with a white marbled texture background. The dessert has two visible layers: a bottom layer with a light brown crust that looks crisp, and a thick middle layer of creamy, pale yellow filling. The top layer is dusted with fine cinnamon powder, giving it a warm brown color, and it is drizzled with a shiny caramel sauce that runs down the sides and onto the plate. The surface of the dessert has a slightly rough texture due to the cinnamon powder. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 (8 oz) cans Pillsbury crescent dinner rolls

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: In a medium bowl, mix together the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
Step 3: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the egg, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt; mix well and set aside.
Step 4: Spray a 9×13-inch pan with non-stick spray. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the bottom of the pan.
Step 5: Unroll one can of crescent dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pinch the seams together to seal. Press the dough evenly over the cinnamon sugar in the pan to form the bottom crust.
Step 6: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough layer. Unroll the second can of crescent dough, seal the seams, and place it over the cream cheese layer.
Step 7: Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture on top of the second dough layer.
Step 8: Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned.
Step 9: Let the bars cool completely, then refrigerate for at least one hour before slicing and serving.

Tips & Variations

For a richer flavor, try adding a teaspoon of orange zest to the cream cheese mixture.
Use homemade crescent dough or puff pastry if you prefer a different texture.
Sprinkle additional cinnamon sugar on top right after baking for an extra crunchy crust.

Storage

Store the churro cheesecake bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For best flavor, bring to room temperature before serving. You can also freeze the bars for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before enjoying.

How to Serve

A stack of four square dessert bars is placed on a white plate on a white marbled surface. Each bar has three visible layers: a light brown, slightly crisp top layer with a dusting of fine sugar or cinnamon, a thick middle layer of creamy white filling, and a dense, golden-brown base with a firm texture. The bars are neatly stacked, showing the evenness of the filling and crust layers. The background is softly blurred with warm beige tones. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of dough instead of crescent rolls?

Yes, puff pastry or biscuit dough can be used as a substitute, but crescent rolls give the bars their signature flaky, tender texture.

How do I prevent the edges from burning while baking?

If the edges start to brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil halfway through baking to prevent burning while the center finishes cooking.

Harry Bern