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Crescent Roll Churro Cheesecake Recipe

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This Crescent Roll Churro Cheesecake is a delightful fusion dessert featuring creamy cheesecake filling sandwiched between layers of flaky crescent roll dough, all topped with a crispy cinnamon-sugar coating reminiscent of classic churros. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, this dessert combines rich textures and buttery sweetness for an irresistible treat.

  • Total Time: 9 hours (includes chilling time)
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Crescent Dough

  • 2 cans (8 oz. each) Pillsbury crescent dough sheets

Cheesecake Filling

  • 3 blocks (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz.)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Cinnamon-Sugar Topping

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon

Additional

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • Optional: sliced strawberries and additional sweetened condensed milk for drizzling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch casserole dish thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Cheesecake Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and cinnamon. Use a hand mixer to blend the ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth and free of lumps.
  3. Prepare Bottom Crust: Roll out one can of crescent dough to roughly match the size of the 9×13 dish. Lay the dough carefully onto the bottom of the dish, pressing gently to cover evenly. Imperfections are okay since it will be covered later.
  4. Add Cinnamon-Sugar Layer: Sprinkle an even layer of the combined cinnamon-sugar mixture over the crescent dough to coat it completely, adding that classic churro flavor.
  5. Pour Filling and Add Top Crust: Pour the prepared cheesecake filling over the cinnamon-sugar coated dough. Then, gently roll out the second can of crescent dough and place it over the cheesecake filling as the top layer. Handle with care to avoid sinking or tearing. It does not need to look perfect.
  6. Top Cinnamon-Sugar: Sprinkle the entire surface of the top dough layer with the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture to enhance the churro effect and add delicious crispiness.
  7. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when fully cooked.
  8. Cool and Chill: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and set it on a cooling rack or stove to allow heat to escape from beneath the dish. Let it cool for about 1 hour. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight, to set properly.
  9. Serve: Optionally garnish with sliced strawberries and drizzle extra sweetened condensed milk on top before serving for added sweetness and presentation.

Notes

  • For best results, make the cheesecake a day ahead as flavors develop and texture improves after chilling overnight.
  • Be gentle when placing the top crescent roll dough layer to avoid it sinking into the filling.
  • Use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream for the creamiest texture.
  • Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • Optional toppings like fresh strawberries and additional condensed milk take this dessert to the next level.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/crescent-roll-churro-cheesecake-recipe/