Description
Mexican Churro Cheesecake Bars are a delicious fusion of creamy cheesecake and traditional churro flavors, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add 1 cup sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set.
- Mix 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle over the top of the cheesecake.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese.
- These bars can be served warm or chilled.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg