Churro Cheesecake Bars
Delicious Churro Cheesecake Bars blend creamy cheesecake with a crispy churro twist, topped with cinnamon sugar for a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar (for cinnamon sugar topping)
- Chocolate sauce (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and cinnamon.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.
- Combine 1/4 cup sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle this mixture over the warm cheesecake bars.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Serve with chocolate sauce if desired.
Notes
For cleaner cuts, let the bars cool completely before slicing. You can add a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor.