Description
Churro Cheesecake Bars are a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and the warm, cinnamon-sugar goodness of churros. With a buttery graham cracker crust, these bars promise to envelop your taste buds in a sweet embrace. Perfect for any occasion, they’re sure to impress friends and family alike. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or just indulging yourself, these bars will leave everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (adjust to taste)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add eggs, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in granulated sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg