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Churro cheesecake bars are the perfect pairing of two dessert favorites for a tasty twist on a Mexican treat.

Three squares of churro cheesecake on top of each other on a plate, with a fork and two cinnamon sticks on the plate, on top of a red and white striped kitchen towel with two cinnamon sticks on the side, and cheesecake bars in the background

The Perfect Marriage

Today’s recipe is a marriage of two favorites – our favorite Mexican dessert (Churros) and an American classic – cheesecake!

The result are these delicious, cinnamon-y Churro Cheesecake Bars that are a show stopper (we cannot bring them to a function without getting recipe requests!)

We use simple ingredients like a buttery crescent roll crust as a tasty shortcut and top it off with plenty of cinnamon and sugar. The result is a fun dessert, perfect for pairing with your favorite Mexican dinner ideas.

WHY WE LOVE IT:

  • Twist on churros. Get all the flavors of a classic churro but in bar form.
  • Ready to enjoy in only 30 minutes. From start to finish, this bar recipe is out of the oven and in your tummy in 30 minutes!
  • Simple steps and ingredients. The beauty of this Mexican dessert is its simplicity. Just a handful of ingredients, layer, and bake!
Crescent dough in a baking dish.

Ingredients

Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon For a more complex flavor add a little nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar or add a combination of cloves, allspice, and ground ginger.

Filling

  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened – Softened cream cheese will become fluffier when beaten, which helps create that traditional cheesecake texture.
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 egg Room temperature egg will be best incorporated with the other ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the best flavor, use 100% pure vanilla extract.

Crust

  • 2 (8-ounce) cans Pillsbury crescent dough sheets – or use crescent rolls, unrolled with the seams pressed together.

How to Make Churro Cheesecake Bars

  1. PREP. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. CINNAMON SUGAR. Combine ½ cup sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. CHEESECAKE LAYER. Beat 16 ounces cream cheese till smooth. Add the ½ cup sugar, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla and beat till smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  4. ASSEMBLE. Spray a 9×13 inch pan with non-stick spray, then sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly in the bottom of the pan.
    • Unroll the 2 sheets of Pillsbury crescent dough and carefully lift into the pan on top of the cinnamon sugar. Trim an inch or so off each of the sides so the crescent dough fits better.
    • Spread the cream cheese layer evenly over the dough. Unroll the second can of crescent dough trimming the long sides an inch or so and place it on top of the filling.
    • Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar on top of the dough.
  5. BAKE. Bake for about 30 minutes or until light brown. If desired, serve topped with Whipped Cream and a drizzle of Chocolate Syrup or Caramel Sauce.
Three churro cheesecake bars stacked on a white plate.

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5 from 252 votes

Churro Cheesecake Bars

By: Lil’ Luna
Churro cheesecake bars are the perfect pairing of two dessert favorites for a tasty twist on a Mexican treat.
Servings: 9
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 35 minutes

Ingredients 

Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon

Filling

  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract

Crust

  • 2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated Pillsbury crescent dough sheets

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Combine ½ cup sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat the cream cheese till smooth. Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla and beat till smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  • Spray a 9×13 inch pan with non-stick spray, then sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly in the bottom of the pan.
  • Unroll the dough and carefully lift into the pan on top of the cinnamon sugar. Trim an inch or so off each of the sides so the crescent dough fits better.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough. Unroll the second can of dough trimming the long sides an inch or so and place it on top of the filling.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar on top of the dough. Bake for about 30 minutes or until light brown.

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Notes

Crescent dough. If you can’t find the crescent dough sheets, use crescent roll dough, just be sure to pinch the seams together so it resembles one complete sheet. 
Store. Once the churro bars have cooled, cover and store in the fridge for up to 3 days, or wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 9g, Calories: 451kcal, Carbohydrates: 47g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.002g, Cholesterol: 69mg, Sodium: 561mg, Potassium: 82mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 29g, Vitamin A: 709IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 70mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Recipe FAQ

How to store Churro Cheesecake Bars?

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you don’t want to eat them cold, reheat them in the microwave for 5-15 seconds.

How to freeze?

Place a layer of parchment paper or plastic wrap between each churro cheesecake bar, and put them in an airtight container. They’ll last in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let them thaw in the fridge before eating or reheating.

About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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103 Comments

  1. Beatriz says:

    My crescent roll dough was too small and I couldn’t roll it out any bigger to fit, so I ended up with some holes in the dough ☹️. Next time I’m going to try using 1 1/2 sheets of dough…

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Thanks for the feedback! Hope you enjoyed them!

  2. Carolyn says:

    5 stars
    Just made this for second time. I didn’t super push seams for Cresent rolls and it still turned out AMAZING!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      So glad to hear you loved the recipe! Thanks for sharing!

  3. cristina vasquez says:

    I went to 3 different stores looking for crescent rolls and they were all out…can I use Pillsbury pizza dough instead?

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      I have only used either the crescent dough sheets or just the regular crescent rolls and kind of pushed those perforated edges together. I’m not sure the pizza dough would give the bars the same flaky texture? If you gave it a try, you’ll have to let us know how it turned out.

  4. Rena says:

    Happy Holidays
    this recipe looks soo yummy and way easy
    I was wondering if it would be ok if I made the crust
    If so, would you happen to have a super yummy
    recipe {for the crust}
    thank you
    Rena :}

  5. Lexi says:

    Delicious but your nutrition facts are way off unless you’re using reduced fat everything. Two rolls of crescent dough alone is 1600 calories. For 9 servings this is 450 calories.

    1. Emma says:

      Prob shouldn’t make churro cheesecake bars if you are worried about calories Lexi

      1. Daniela says:

        Hahaha 😂 Tell her, Emma.

    2. jan por says:

      I noticed that too right away. I figure it out myself when I am counting calories. If you know the calories and track your calorie intake, then you don’t have to be “worried about calories”, Emma. And these bars were a hit! Thanks!

  6. Rizalyn Jueco says:

    5 stars
    Super yummy, my kids favorite now.

  7. Heather Bowman says:

    5 stars
    Definitely a crowd pleaser! Super easy to make, and they turn out so delicious!! Our family makes these year round❤️

  8. Katie says:

    5 stars
    So good

  9. Susanna Sigston says:

    5 stars
    I just tried this tonight! Absolutely Devine!

  10. Geney says:

    5 stars
    I brought this for our Thanksgiving pot luck at work and it was a hit! I drizzled mine with La lechera caramel after cutting them into small squares. I have made 5 more since!!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Mmmm that sounds delicious!! So glad to hear the recipe was a hit!