Description
Churro Cheesecake is a delicious fusion of creamy cheesecake and cinnamon-sugar churros, creating a delightful dessert that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup sugar (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the ground cinnamon and sour cream until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let the cheesecake cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, mix sugar and cinnamon for the topping and sprinkle over the cheesecake.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese.
- Make sure to let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating.
- Serve with whipped cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg