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Churro Cheesecake Bites

These churro cheesecake bites with strawberries is so easy to make. Served in a cup or tray with a drizzle extra lechera. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • 8x11 or 8x8 Baking Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Tools
  • Rubber spatula
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Silicone Pastry Brush
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

  • 1 8oz Crescent Roll Dough (or Sheet)

Cheesecake Filling

  • 1 8oz Cream Cheese, Very Soft
  • ¾ cup Condensed Milk
  • ½ cup Sour Cream
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • 2 tablespoon Butter, Melted
  • cup White Granulated or Cane Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon

Toppings

  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries, Chopped
  • Drizzle of Condensed Milk or Dulce De Leche
  • Flour For Rolling Out The Dough

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.

Make Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • In a small mixing bowl add sugar and cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.

Make Cheesecake Filling

  • In bowl add very soft cream cheese and mix until smooth to remove any lumps.
  • Add in egg, sour cream and cornstarch. Mix well.
  • Mix in vanilla extract and condensed milk until smooth. Set aside.

Assemble and Bake

  • Grab the baking dish and brush on about ½ of the melted butter. Sprinkle about ½ of the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Unroll the crescent dough onto a floured surface. With a pizza cutter cut the dough in half.
  • Roll out each half piece of the dough to the size of the baking dish. Can trim any excess dough if needed.
  • Place one piece of the rolled crescent dough into the baking dish with the buttery cinnamon sugar mixture. Put into the oven to par bake for 5 minutes.
  • Carefully remove from the oven and pour the cheesecake batter. Spread into an even layer.
  • Top with the other rolled out crescent dough. Brush on the remaining melted butter and sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Return back into the oven and bake uncovered for 25 minutes until lightly golden on the edges.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool fully cool. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate a minimum of 4 hours. Overnight is best.

Serving

  • For easier cutting freeze for 15-20 minutes. Cut into small squares and place into a serving dish or cup.
  • Top with fresh chopped strawberries and drizzle with condensed milk or dulce de leche. Enjoy.

Notes

Double the recipe to make enough to fit a 9x13 baking pan, that can easily serve about 8-12 guests as a side dish. 
Popular add in's ½ cup to 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 4oz can of green chilies or 2 tablespoons of sugar or honey.