Churro Cheesecake
Churro Cheesecake is a show-stopping dessert that combines the creamy indulgence of cheesecake with the delightful flavors of churros. This luscious treat features a crunchy graham cracker crust, a velvety cheesecake filling infused with cinnamon-sugar goodness, and a light whipped cream topping. Perfect for celebrations or simply as a weeknight indulgence, this dessert will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp cinnamon sugar mixture (1 tsp cinnamon + 2 tbsp sugar)
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Fold in half of the cinnamon sugar mixture and pour over the crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For a richer flavor, substitute mascarpone cheese for cream cheese. - Add chocolate chips to the batter or drizzle with caramel sauce for extra indulgence.