Easy Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars with Cinnamon Sugar Topping
I am so glad you are here. This recipe proves that incredible, soul-satisfying food does not have to be complicated. These Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars combine flaky crescent dough, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a buttery cinnamon-sugar topping for a dessert that melts in your mouth. It is perfect for parties or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Optional: Honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Unroll one package of crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Spread this cheesecake filling evenly over the bottom layer of dough.
- Unroll the second package of crescent roll dough and carefully place it over the cream cheese layer. Try to keep the layers intact.
- In a small bowl, mix together the 3/4 cup of sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.
- Brush the top layer of dough evenly with the melted butter. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered top layer.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. This helps the filling firm up.
- If desired, drizzle with honey before serving. Cut into squares.
Notes
- For the best texture, allow the bars to cool for at least one hour before slicing. This ensures the creamy cheesecake filling sets properly.
- If you prefer a churro inspired dessert flavor, increase the cinnamon in the topping slightly.
- These bars are excellent served slightly warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 31
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 35