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Easy Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars with Cinnamon Sugar

A thick, creamy slice of sopapilla cheesecake topped generously with cinnamon sugar, served on a white plate.
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Make these easy Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars for a creamy, cinnamon-sweet dessert. They feature flaky crescent roll layers, a smooth cream cheese filling, and a buttery cinnamon sugar topping. This Tex-Mex inspired treat is perfect for holidays or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls, divided
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  3. Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and place the triangles in a single layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Press the seams together to form a solid crust layer.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom layer of dough.
  5. Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and place it over the cream cheese layer. Gently press the seams together.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 3/4 cup of sugar and the cinnamon together.
  7. Brush the melted butter evenly over the top layer of dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the butter.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
  9. Let the bars cool slightly before cutting into squares. You can serve them warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For an extra churro flavor, drizzle a little honey over the bars after they come out of the oven.
  • If you want a slightly thicker cheesecake layer, use a 9×9 inch pan instead, but reduce the baking time slightly.
  • This dessert tastes great made ahead of time and stored covered in the refrigerator.

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