Churro Cheesecake Bars
Decadent dessert bars combining the creamy indulgence of cheesecake with the warm essence of churros, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar for coating
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon for coating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Combine the flour, sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Add the egg to the mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- Press half of the dough into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the pressed dough.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix the remaining sugar and cinnamon in a bowl for coating.
- Cool the bars, then sprinkle the sugar mixture over the top and cut into squares.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or a week in the refrigerator. They can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10.2g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31.2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3.6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://www.lunarecipez.com/churro-cheesecake-bars/