Try this incredible recipe: churro cheesecake with crescent rolls! It's made with crescent rolls and a cream cheese mixture that's so tasty and rich in flavor.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You'll love how easily this buttery crust dessert is prepared! You only need seven basic ingredients and a few simple steps. Like Pillsbury crescent roll dough, this dessert saves time when making, perfect for beginner bakers. The creamy filling and buttery crust create delicious textures in every bite.
It's quite healthy, too. The tangy cream cheese filling provides some calcium, while cinnamon contains natural antioxidants. It's a sweet treat best enjoyed in moderation.
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- crescent dinner rolls
- cream cheese
- vanilla extract
- egg
- sugar
- ground cinnamon
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Next, beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and free of lumps.
Then, add the vanilla extract, egg, and ½ cup sugar. Mix until everything is smooth and well combined.
Assemble the Churro Cheesecake
Open one can of crescent rolls and spread the dough evenly across the bottom of the prepared pan. Press the seams together to close any gaps.
Next, pour the cream cheese mixture over the bottom crust. Spread it evenly with a spatula.
Roll out the second can of crescent dough on parchment paper and press the seams together. Then, carefully place it over the cream cheese filling.
Bake and Top
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top crust is golden brown and the filling is set. Then, remove the cheesecake from the oven.
While the cheesecake cools, combine ½ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir until evenly mixed.
Allow the cheesecake to cool completely, about 2 hours. Then, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top.
Chill and Serve
Next, refrigerate the cheesecake until chilled for the best texture. Lastly, cut it into 12 slices and serve.
Substitutions & Variations
- Ingredient Swap
Replace crescent dinner rolls with crescent dough sheets. - Variation
For extra sweetness, serve it with fresh strawberries or a drizzle of dulce de leche. - Mistake to Avoid
Don't use cold cream cheese when preparing the filling. It can make lumps that are difficult to remove. Let it soften to room temperature first, then mix until smooth. - Storage Tips
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. For longer storage, wrap individual slices tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving. The crescent roll crust may become softer after freezing.
FAQs
Churro Cheesecake Recipe with Crescent Rolls
Ingredients
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 (8 oz) cans crescent dinner rolls
Topping
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Next, beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and free of lumps.
- Then, add the vanilla extract, egg, and ½ cup sugar. Mix until everything is smooth and well combined.
Assemble the Churro Cheesecake
- Open one can of crescent rolls and spread the dough evenly across the bottom of the prepared pan. Press the seams together to close any gaps.
- Next, pour the cream cheese mixture over the bottom crust. Spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Roll out the second can of crescent dough on parchment paper and press the seams together. Then, carefully place it over the cream cheese filling.
Bake and Top
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top crust is golden brown and the filling is set. Then, remove the cheesecake from the oven.
- While the cheesecake cools, combine ½ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely, about 2 hours. Then, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top.
Chill and Serve
- Next, refrigerate the cheesecake until chilled for the best texture. Lastly, cut it into 12 slices and serve.
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Hosting a party and need a golden brown dessert without long prep? This easy churro cheesecake with crescent rolls is creamy, sweet, and perfect for sharing. Make ahead, chill, and serve anytime!
Alma says
I think you forgot the cinnamon sugar in your recipe.
Lainey says
Good day, Alma! The cinnamon and sugar are in the list of ingredients under the topping. I updated the recipe card to make it clear. Thanks for the heads up!
Hugo galdino says
Muito bom esse video
Lainey says
Thank you, Hugo. I appreciate your kind words.
Hugo galdino says
Muito bomm esse video ,aprendi demais
Lainey says
It's nice to know you've learned a lot. More tutorial videos can be found on my YouTube channel. Have fun browsing!
YummieLover27 says
A friend of mine who loves cheesecake is having a party soon and I'm making this for him. Glad I found it here! THE BEST!!!
Jeaneva says
Always a hit whenever I bring it!