Description
Indulge in the heavenly combination of a sweet, creamy cheesecake filling sandwiched between layers of buttery, flaky crescent roll dough, all topped with a cinnamon sugar glaze. These Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars are a delightful twist on traditional cheesecake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Roll Dough:
- 2 cans (8 oz each)
Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Base: Unroll one can of crescent dough and press it into the bottom of the dish, pinching seams to seal.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread the mixture over the crescent dough.
- Add the Top Layer: Unroll the second can of dough and place it over the cream cheese layer, pinching seams to seal.
- Top and Bake: Pour melted butter over the top. Mix 1/4 cup sugar with cinnamon and sprinkle it over the butter. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before cutting into bars.
- Chill if Desired: Chill in the refrigerator for cleaner slices if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of powdered sugar before serving.
- These bars can be served warm or cold and make a great make-ahead dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
