Churro Cheesecake
Churro Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that combines the rich creaminess of cheesecake with the crispy, cinnamon-sugar goodness of churros. This indulgent treat features a perfectly baked churro crust and a velvety filling that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Perfect for celebrations or cozy nights in, this recipe is as easy to make as it is delicious!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pre-made churros (or homemade churro dough)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare the churro crust if making from scratch.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Once the churro crust has cooled slightly, pour the cheesecake filling over it and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for about 50 minutes or until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For a richer flavor, substitute cream cheese with mascarpone. You can also add chocolate chips to the filling for extra sweetness or sprinkle sea salt on top for a sweet-salty twist.