Churro Cheesecake Bars 🍰

🍰 Churro Cheesecake Bars 🍰

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 tsp cinnamon
For the Cheesecake Filling:

16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
For the Topping:

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
Optional: caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions:

Prepare the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.

In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Let it cool slightly.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add in the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Finally, mix in the sour cream until fully incorporated.

Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake:

Bake the cheesecake bars for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and only slightly jiggles. Turn off the oven and leave the door ajar for about an hour to cool gradually.
Chill:

After cooling, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to firm up.
Prepare the Topping:

Mix together the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Once the bars are set, remove them from the pan using the parchment paper overhang.

Cut into squares and drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.
Enjoy!

These churro cheesecake bars are a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and churro flavors, perfect for sharing! 🍰✨
These bars combine the best of both worlds: the rich creaminess of cheesecake and the sweet, cinnamon-spiced goodness of churros!