Description
Indulgent Cinnamon Churro Cheesecake Bars blend classic Mexican street dessert magic with creamy cheesecake comfort. Crisp cinnamon-sugar crusted layers promise sweet celebration for dessert enthusiasts craving rich, nostalgic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) melted butter
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Cheesecake Filling Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Cinnamon Sugar Topping Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Craft the foundation by combining graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl, ensuring thorough integration of ingredients.
- Firmly compress the crumb mixture into the bottom of a prepared baking dish, creating an even, compact base layer.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar in a separate bowl until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency at room temperature.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and eggs into the cream cheese mixture, blending until completely smooth and homogeneous.
- Gently cascade the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust, using a spatula to distribute evenly and eliminate any air pockets.
- Create a fragrant cinnamon-sugar blend by whisking together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Liberally dust the entire surface of the cheesecake filling with the aromatic cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Position the baking dish in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C), allowing the cheesecake to bake for 25-30 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and permit the dessert to cool completely at room temperature, which helps prevent cracking.
- Refrigerate the cooled cheesecake for a minimum of 2 hours to achieve optimal texture and flavor melding.
- Slice into rectangular bars, revealing the creamy interior and crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping, ready to be savored.
Notes
- Ensure graham crackers are finely crushed for a smooth, compact crust that holds together perfectly when sliced.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to prevent lumps and achieve a silky, creamy texture in the filling.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting graham crackers with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for those with dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with additional toppings like drizzled chocolate or caramel sauce to elevate the dessert’s flavor profile and make it more indulgent.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg