Description

This churro cheesecake recipe dessert for parties combines the crispy, cinnamon-sugar magic of churros with the creamy richness of cheesecake, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any celebration.

Ingredients

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2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup Melted butter
3 tablespoons Granulated sugar (for crust)
32 oz Cream cheese (softened)
1 cup Granulated sugar (for filling)
1 cup Sour cream
4 Large eggs
2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon (for filling)
1/2 cup Granulated sugar (for topping)
2 tablespoons Ground cinnamon (for topping)
1/4 cup Melted butter (for topping)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by wrapping the outside with aluminum foil
Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons of sugar in a medium bowl. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of your prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool
Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Gradually add 1 cup of sugar, beating until well combined. Mix in the sour cream, followed by the eggs one at a time. Add the vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, mixing just until incorporated
Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Place the springform pan in a larger roasting pan, then carefully pour hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pa
Bake for 60-70 minutes. The center should still jiggle slightly when you gently shake the pan. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside for one hour
Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Before serving, mix the remaining 1/2 cup sugar with 2 tablespoons of cinnamon. Brush the top of the cheesecake with melted butter, then sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture

Notes

For a lighter version, consider using reduced-fat cream cheese.

You can freeze this churro cheesecake dessert for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 70 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 425 kcal
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 125mg