Churro Cheesecake Bars
A delightful blend of crunchy churros and rich cheesecake, these Churro Cheesecake Bars will bring back sweet childhood memories in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the graham cracker crust by mixing 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1/2 cup of melted butter.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Beat together the cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract, eggs, cinnamon, and sour cream; mix until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are set with a slightly jiggly center.
- Mix together the topping ingredients: 1/4 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon.
- Cool the cheesecake for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top before serving.
Notes
Serve with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream. Consider drizzling with caramel or chocolate sauce for a fun twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Churro, Cheesecake, Dessert, Bars, Sweet Treats