Churro cheesecake bars

A dessert that combines the flavors of churros and cheesecake. It typically has a churro crust, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a cinnamon sugar topping.

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Make the churro crust

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt.

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is about 1/8-inch thick.

Cut out squares or rectangles of dough.

Fry the churro rectangles in hot oil until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.

Drain the churro circles on paper towels.

Maake the cheesecake filling

In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

Assemble and bake the cheesecake

In a 9-inch springform pan, line the bottom with parchment paper.

Spread the churro crust rectangles evenly in the bottom of the pan.

Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust.

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set.

Let the cheesecake cool completely before removing from the pan.

Make the cinnamon sugar topping

In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup butter, melted, 1/4 cup sugar, and cinnamon.

Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping over the cheesecake.

Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours. 

Cut into bars once chilled, before serving.