If you love the warm cinnamon-sugar flavor of churros and the creamy richness of cheesecake, these Simple Churro Cheesecake recipes will become your new favorite desserts.
They’re easy, satisfying, and perfect for parties, potlucks, holidays, or last-minute sweet cravings.
Below are five delicious churro cheesecake variations—each simple, each irresistible.
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⭐ 1. Simple Churro Cheesecake Bars
These classic churro cheesecake bars are layered with flaky dough, silky cheesecake filling, and a generous cinnamon-sugar coating. They’re quick, comforting, and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients:
- 2 cans crescent roll dough
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar (divided)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsp melted butter
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lay one crescent roll sheet in a baking pan.
- Mix cream cheese, ½ cup sugar, and vanilla. Spread over dough.
- Top with the second sheet of crescent dough.
- Brush with melted butter.
- Mix remaining sugar + cinnamon, sprinkle generously on top.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and slightly puffy.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Why you’ll love it:
Crunchy cinnamon crust + creamy interior = pure magic.
⭐ 2. Easy Churro Cheesecake Dessert
This version is soft, creamy, and perfect for serving warm with ice cream. An ideal recipe when you need something easy but impressive.
Ingredients:
- Crescent dough
- Cream cheese
- Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla
- Butter
- Optional: caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions:
- Spread dough, add the creamy filling, top with dough.
- Add cinnamon sugar + butter.
- Bake until golden.
- Drizzle caramel on top while warm.
Tip: Serve with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert experience.
⭐ 3. Churro Cheesecake Squares
Perfect for parties, these squares cut cleanly and hold their shape beautifully.
Ingredients:
Same base ingredients as the classic version, but baked in a square pan for thicker slices.
Instructions:
- Use a smaller 8×8 pan for taller cheesecake layers.
- Bake 30–35 minutes for extra thickness.
- Dust extra cinnamon sugar once cooled for texture.
Why it’s trending:
Thick, creamy squares that look bakery-made with almost no effort.
⭐ 4. Simple Baked Churro Cheesecake
This version skips crescent dough and uses a classic cheesecake base with a churro-inspired cinnamon crust.
Ingredients:
- Graham crackers or digestive biscuits
- Butter
- Cinnamon
- Cream cheese
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla
Instructions:
- Mix crumbs + butter + cinnamon to make crust; press into pan.
- Blend cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla; pour over crust.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 45–55 minutes.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top after baking for the churro flavor.
Why it’s special:
A lighter, more elegant take on churro cheesecake—smooth, creamy, and subtly spiced.
⭐ 5. Cinnamon Swirl Churro Cheesecake Bars
A more indulgent twist with cinnamon swirls baked directly into the cheesecake layer.
Ingredients:
- Crescent dough
- Cream cheese
- Sugar + cinnamon
- Butter
- A pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions:
- After spreading the cheesecake filling, drizzle a cinnamon-sugar syrup on top.
- Use a knife to create swirls.
- Add top layer of dough + more cinnamon sugar.
- Bake until golden with visible cinnamon ribbons.
Why everyone loves it:
The cinnamon swirls caramelize beautifully, adding extra flavor and visual appeal.
🎉 Final Thoughts
These Simple Churro Cheesecake recipes prove you don’t need complex techniques to create crowd-pleasing desserts.
From bars to squares, from classic to swirled, every version delivers the perfect mix of cinnamon warmth and creamy sweetness.
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