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Three sopapilla cheesecake with condensed milk stacked on white plate.
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Sopapilla Cheesecake

This Sopapilla Cheesecake with condensed milk, crescent rolls and cinnamon sugar. Similar to the classic Mexican style churro cheesecake.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 12

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Dish or Larger
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon, Whisk, and Rubber Spatula
  • Measuring Tools
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients

  • 2 8oz. Crescent Rolls, refrigerator
  • 1 14oz. Condensed Milk
  • 2 8oz. Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tablespoon Mexican Vanilla
  • Touch Flour for rolling

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • ¼ cup Butter, melted
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • 2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a small bowl mix the sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.

Roll Out Dough and Par Bake

  • Roll out both of the crescent dough a bit larger than your baking dish. Trim if necessary.
  • Grab the baking dish and brush the bottom layer with ½ the melted butter.
  • Sprinkle with half of the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Put one of the trimmed crescent dough into the baking dish.
  • Place into the oven and par bake the bottom crust for about 5-6 minutes.

Make The Cheesecake Filling

  • To a mixing bowl add the very soft cream cheese, with a whisk mix well until smooth.
  • Add the condensed milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. Set aside.

Layer and Bake

  • Carefully grab the baking dish with the par baked crust.
  • Pour the cheesecake filling onto the crust.
  • Top with the other rolled and trimmed crescent dough.
  • Brush with the remaining melted butter. Sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Place into the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. The top will be be golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let fully cool. Cover and place into the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 4 hours.
  • Cut into bars and serve with honey, condensed milk, dulce de leche, or fresh fruit. Enjoy.