Churro Cheesecake Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cheesecake Filling
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2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 egg
→ Dough Layer
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2 tubes crescent roll dough (or puff pastry)
→ Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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Extra cinnamon-sugar mixture for coating (optional)
→ Optional Serving Suggestions
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Dulce de leche
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Chocolate sauce
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Caramel sauce
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
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In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and ½ cup sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and egg, then continue beating until well combined and no lumps remain.
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In a small bowl, mix together ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.
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Unroll one tube of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, pinching any seams together to create a solid layer.
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Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the dough layer, going all the way to the edges.
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Unroll the second tube of crescent roll dough and carefully place it on top of the cheesecake filling. Gently press the edges to seal.
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Brush the top dough layer with the melted butter, making sure to cover the entire surface. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for about 15 minutes at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the cheesecake layer to set completely.
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Once chilled, cut into small squares or bite-sized pieces. For extra churro flavor, toss the cut pieces in additional cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat all sides. Serve with optional dipping sauces like dulce de leche, chocolate, or caramel.
# Notes:
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For best results, make sure your cream cheese is completely softened to room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
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These bites taste even better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld.
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If using puff pastry instead of crescent rolls, you may need to adjust the baking time slightly. Watch for a golden-brown color.