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    Home > Dessert > Cream Cheese Churros Cheesecake Bars

    Cream Cheese Churros Cheesecake Bars

    Published: Jul 10, 2016 · Modified: Aug 13, 2020 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Churros Cheesecake Bars. With a Shortbread Crust, a layer of Cheesecake and a Cinnamon Sugar Topping, These Mexican Cheesecake Bars are fab and I mean f-a-b-u-l-o-u-s

    Churros Cheesecake Bars, cinnamon, cream cheese, dessert bars.

    Not a lot of desserts come out of this meat and potato kitchen here on the Ranch. But due to a planned 4th of July kabob-athon party that included two of my favorite six and eight year old boys, I thought it wise to have a kid type dessert on the menu.

    I’ve had this recipe pinned to make for quite some time, compliments of Holly over at A Baker’s House. Have you ever paid her blog a visit? Holly lives right here in Denver and is a very confident baker. Great site that would behoove you to subscribe to. And thank you Holly for this recipe.

    With my love for Mexican food, you bet I’ve had my share of bites of Churros. A fried dough pastry with cinnamon and sugar which is just a little too sweet for my taste.

    But take that flavor combination and add cream cheese and a shortcake crust and WOW. You’ve got a churros cheesecake dessert. And it brought back memories of all that cinnamon toast that I gobbled down as a kid.

    Churros Cheesecake Bars. Super easy, super addictive and very kid friendly.

    I also made these in anticipation to our recent trip to the Steamboat Springs area. I thought I’d save out a couple of these for the road.

    These were a big hit! The shortbread crust is a perfect to tame the sweetness of the other ingredients. They are creamy, super easy and super addictive.

    Recipe For Churros Cheesecake Bars

    I hope you give these Churros Cheesecake Bars a try and if you do, please come back and give the recipe a star rating. And leave a comment about your experience with this recipe.

    And if you have a favorite churros cheesecake style recipe, let me know, I’d love to give it a try.

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    • Orange Chile Brownies, A super easy Mexican brownie recipe using a box mix, then adding some chili spice and citrus oil. The result is a brownie that’s over the top delicious.

    And if you’re looking for more dessert recipes, don’t miss my Dessert Category. You’ll find lots of recipes to satisfy that sweet tooth, including the most popular dessert recipe on my site for Cream Cheese Flan Recipe.  Another wonderful Mexican dessert.

    Churros Cheesecake Bars, a wonderful creamy cinnamon treat on a shortbread crust. A great dessert recipe for a Mexican meal.

    Churros Cheesecake Bars

    These Churros Cheesecake Bars are Killer. Easy and addicting, a great kid dessert.
    5 from 15 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 36
    Calories: 190kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • Base:
    • 1 1/2 cups butter
    • 2 1/2 cups flour
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
    • Cheesecake:
    • 16 ounces cream cheese softened, 2-8 ounce packages
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • Cinnamon Sugar:
    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 9 by 13 pan with parchment.
    • In a food processor combine the 1 1/2 cups butter, 2 1/2 cups flower, 1 cup sugar and 2 Tablespoons cornstarch. Pulse until the dough comes together nearly in a ball. Press the dough into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minute or until the edges just begin to brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
    • Mix the cinnamon sugar in a small bowl. Use about half of the mixture to top the shortbread. The shortbread will not be cooled yet– that is fine and even helpful because the cinnamon sugar layer will melt into it and adhere more easily. Set the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture aside.
    • Now create the cheesecake layer: with an electric mixer or a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth then add in the egg and vanilla. Make sure your egg is at room temperature before adding or else your mixture will break apart and appear to curdle. Pour the smooth cheesecake mixture into the pan. It may be easier to scoop out the mixture and to place small lumps of it over the pan then use a spatula to even out the layer. Top the bars with the remaining cinnamon sugar to completely cover the cheesecake layer.
    • Bake at 325 for 35-40 minutes. Let cool completely then refrigerate before cutting and serving.

    Notes

    As with any cheesecake recipe, these bars can be difficult to slice. For a clean slice,  Keep that knife clean for each slice: fill a tall container with hot tap water deep enough to cover the blade of your knife.
    Dip the knife into the hot water, then wipe it on a clean towel before making every cut.  The constant dipping and cleaning will prevent chunks of cake from the previous slice from depositing on top of the next slice.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1square | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 412IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Churros Cheesecake Bars … They’re what’s for Dessert.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kristen says

      January 24, 2017 at 12:11 pm

      Just made these- AMAZING!!! Love the shortbread base.

      Reply
    2. Sharon says

      December 19, 2016 at 2:27 pm

      Would it be best if the butter is room temp or cold?

      Reply
    3. Karen Harris says

      July 28, 2016 at 7:16 am

      I’m a big fan of the Pillsbury crescent roll sopapilla cheesecake thing. This looks like something similar only kicked up a few notches. Can’t wait to try them. Pretty photo.

      Reply
    4. Heather says

      July 16, 2016 at 11:54 am

      These look soo good! I love anything cinnamon and sugar! Reminds me cinnamon toast as a kid!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        July 22, 2016 at 9:29 am

        I ate the heck out of cinnamon toast as a kid. And yes, this reminds me of that. I had to save a little of that cinnamon sugar out to make some.

        Reply
    5. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

      July 13, 2016 at 9:36 pm

      Yes, please! And thanks to Holly and you, I now have something to make for a friend who loves cinnamon sugar!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        July 22, 2016 at 9:29 am

        Your friend will love this one.

        Reply
    6. cheri says

      July 13, 2016 at 4:45 pm

      5 stars
      These are fabulous Lea Ann, I can see why they were a big hit. Love the shortbread crust.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        July 22, 2016 at 9:31 am

        That’s what drew me to this recipe – the shortbread crust, and of course that cream cheese. Cuts down on all that sweet.

        Reply
    7. Susan says

      July 13, 2016 at 3:27 pm

      They look like they’d be addictive, Lea Ann 🙂 What a great idea!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        July 22, 2016 at 9:31 am

        Thanks Susan

        Reply
    8. John/Kitchen Riffs says

      July 13, 2016 at 8:42 am

      Very clever recipe! Love the combo of flavors, textures. And I can never resist cinnamon! Thanks for this.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        July 22, 2016 at 9:31 am

        That’s something I didn’t mention – the textures are great in this one.

        Reply
    9. Linda@ThereandBackAgainFood says

      July 11, 2016 at 11:24 am

      I love anything cinnamon, and these look tasty! Can’t wait to give them a try.

      Reply
    10. Robyn says

      July 11, 2016 at 8:08 am

      These look amazing. Probably not on my diet but for a cheat day. Your talk of Colorado and Steamboat are really tempting as I sit in 95 degree heat with full humidity! :/

      Reply
    11. Adam J. Holland says

      July 10, 2016 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      Someone at the office makes something similar to this every time we have a potluck. I can vouch for their addictiveness (is that a word?) which is why I will NOT be bookmarking this. Yes, they are that good. And I’m that bad. Hope all is well on the Ranch.

      Reply
    12. Debra says

      July 10, 2016 at 10:52 am

      5 stars
      We were just commenting last night that we needed to end our date night at our favorite and authentic Mexican bakery where we LOVE their filled churros. Definitely pinning this!

      Reply
    13. Vickie says

      July 10, 2016 at 9:52 am

      Yum! I love keeping a recipe like this for when the grands come.

      Reply

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