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Churro Cheesecake Bars Flaky, Creamy

These churro cheesecake bars are layered with flaky puff pastry, creamy filling, and cinnamon sugar—easy and irresistible!

If you love churros and cheesecake, you’ll fall head over heels for these Churro Cheesecake Bars! Made with buttery puff pastry, a rich vanilla cream cheese filling, and a golden cinnamon-sugar topping, this treat is the perfect fusion of two dessert classics. Easy to bake and even easier to eat!

Servings: 9 – 12 squares - Prep: 10 min - Cook: 20 - 30 min - Total: 40 minutes

Ingredients

For the Puff Pastry Layers:

  • 2 sheets of puff pastry

    (thawed if frozen)

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1 tbsp butter, melted

    (for brushing the top)

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 500g cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F ). Line a baking tray or square baking pan (approx. 8x8 inches) with parchment paper. Roll out one sheet of puff pastry and place it on the bottom of the tray. With a fork, poke holes in a pastry to prevent puffing.

In a small bowl, combine the ¼ cup sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon. Sprinkle half of the mixture evenly over the bottom layer of puff pastry.

Bake for 8 - 10 minutes until half-baked. Then let the pastry cool down before adding the cream cheese.

3. Make the Cheesecake Filling

In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, ½ cup sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

4. Assemble the Bars

Spread the cheesecake filling over the cinnamon-sugar-coated puff pastry layer. Place the second puff pastry sheet on top. Brush the top with melted butter and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar.

5. Bake

Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is puffed and golden brown.

6. Cool & Serve

Let it cool completely, then refrigerate for about 3 hours to fully set before slicing. Serve as-is, or drizzle with caramel sauce or melted chocolate for extra indulgence!

Tips & Tricks for Perfect Churro Cheesecake Bars

✅ Use Room Temperature Cream Cheese

This ensures a smooth, lump-free filling that spreads evenly across the pastry.

✅ Chill Before Slicing

For clean, bakery-style cuts, let the bars cool completely and chill for 30 minutes before slicing.

✅ Puff Pastry Tip

If your pastry puffs up too much, gently press it down with a spatula while it’s still warm to create even layers.

✅ Go Extra!

Top with chopped nuts, a drizzle of dulce de leche, or a pinch of sea salt to elevate the flavor.

✅ Store Like a Pro

Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They’re even better the next day!

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