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Irresistible Churro Cheesecake Bars Easy Cinnamon Swirl Recipe

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These churro cheesecake bars combine creamy cheesecake with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar churro crust and a signature cinnamon swirl, perfect for potlucks, desserts, or cozy family treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons (40 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
  2. Make the churro crust: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or forks to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
  3. Press two-thirds of the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 12 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. While the crust bakes, prepare the cheesecake filling: Beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until silky and smooth (about 2-3 minutes). Add the sugar gradually and beat until combined. Then, add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until smooth.
  5. Mix the cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
  6. Assemble the bars: Pour the cheesecake filling over the pre-baked crust, smoothing it evenly with a spatula. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon swirl mixture on top. Use a skewer or knife to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture through the cheesecake layer.
  7. Bake the bars: Place the pan back in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly when shaken.
  8. Cool and chill: Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack for about an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  9. Slice and serve: Use a sharp knife warmed under hot water and wiped dry for neat slices. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Room temperature cream cheese is essential for smooth batter. Do not overmix after adding eggs to prevent cracks. Chill bars well before slicing for clean edges. Use an oven thermometer for accurate baking temperature. If crust crumbles, chill dough before pressing again.

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