Churro Cheesecake Bars Recipe

These Churro Cheesecake Bars combine the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake with the delightful cinnamon-sugar flavor of churros. This dessert recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and impressing guests at gatherings.

The recipe is simple to follow and features a buttery crust, a smooth cheesecake filling, and a cinnamon-sugar topping that gives these bars their signature churro flavor.

Delicious Churro Cheesecake Bars Recipe

These bars feature a graham cracker crust topped with a luscious cheesecake layer, dusted with cinnamon sugar for that classic churro taste. The recipe takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, plus chilling time, and serves 12 people.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
16 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
1/4 cup unsalted butter (for topping, melted)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
Prepare the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Pour Filling Over Crust: Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust and spread it evenly.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Topping: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup sugar with ground cinnamon. Brush the melted butter over the baked cheesecake bars and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on top.
Cool and Chill: Allow the bars to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares and serving.