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Easy Churro Cheesecake Bars Recipe No Frying Perfect Dessert

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These easy churro cheesecake bars combine a crispy cinnamon-sugar crust with a creamy cheesecake center, baked in the oven with no frying required. Perfect for a quick, indulgent dessert with classic churro flavor and texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190 g)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (113 g)
  • ½ cup coarse cinnamon sugar (½ cup sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon) for sprinkling after baking
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened (450 g)
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar (135 g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (15 g)
  • ¼ cup sour cream (60 ml)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy lifting later.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups flour, ½ cup sugar, and 2 tsp ground cinnamon. Pour in ½ cup melted butter and stir with a spatula until crumbly but holds together when pressed.
  3. Take about two-thirds of the crust mixture and firmly press it into the bottom of your prepared pan. Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to even it out.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, about 2 minutes with an electric mixer. Add ⅔ cup sugar and beat until combined.
  5. Add 2 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp flour, and ¼ cup sour cream until fully incorporated and silky smooth.
  6. Carefully spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the pressed crust layer.
  7. Crumble the remaining one-third of the crust mixture evenly over the cheesecake layer.
  8. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden and the cheesecake layer is mostly set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  9. Let the bars cool on a rack for 15 minutes. While still warm, sprinkle generously with coarse cinnamon sugar (½ cup sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon).
  10. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to fully set before slicing.
  11. Use a sharp knife, wiping it clean between cuts for neat bars. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture and flavor. Let cream cheese and eggs come to room temperature before mixing. Press crust firmly for a crunchy base. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar while bars are warm to mimic fried churro texture. Chilling overnight improves texture and slicing. Gluten-free and dairy-free substitutions are possible.

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