Churro Flavored Cheesecake
A decadent cheesecake with the rich flavors of churros, featuring a creamy filling and a crunchy graham cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup of sugar together until it looks like wet sand. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the 3/4 cup of sugar and the eggs to the bowl, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the tablespoon of cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly wobbly.
- Cool inside the oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve with additional cinnamon-sugar or whipped cream on top.
Notes
Try adding mini chocolate chips, nuts, or fruits for variations. This cheesecake can also be made dairy-free using alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake, churro, dessert, sweet tooth, baking