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Crispy Churro Cheesecake Bars Recipe Easy Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Swirl

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These Crispy Churro Cheesecake Bars feature a crispy cinnamon-sugar crust with a creamy cheesecake center swirled with cinnamon sugar, delivering a delicious churro-inspired twist on classic cheesecake bars.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • Pinch of salt
  • 16 ounces (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line your 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
  2. Make the crust: In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups flour, ⅓ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Add cold, cubed butter and blend until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Press about two-thirds of this mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges look just golden.
  3. Prepare the cheesecake filling: Beat softened cream cheese with ⅔ cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla, sour cream, 1 tablespoon flour, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until silky and lump-free.
  4. Create the cinnamon sugar swirl: Mix ¼ cup sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a small bowl.
  5. Assemble the bars: Pour cheesecake batter over the hot crust evenly. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture over the top. Use a butter knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter, creating a marbled effect.
  6. Bake: Place pan back in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Tent with foil if top browns too fast.
  7. Cool and chill: Let bars cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Serve: Lift bars out using parchment paper overhang and cut into squares. Use a warm, wet knife for cleaner edges.

Notes

Do not overmix the cheesecake batter to avoid cracks. Keep butter cold for a crispy crust. Use a light touch when swirling cinnamon sugar. Check for a gentle jiggle in the center to avoid overbaking. Chill bars fully for best texture and flavor. Use a warm, wet knife to cut bars cleanly.

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