Description
Delightful sweet sopapilla cheesecake bars showcase creamy cheesecake nestled between flaky crescent dough layers. Mexican-inspired dessert promises a delectable fusion of textures and flavors you’ll savor with each irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans crescent roll dough
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Topping and Finishing:
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) melted butter
- 1/4 cup additional sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage.
- Carefully unroll the first crescent roll dough sheet, gently pressing it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create an even base layer that covers the entire surface.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the cream cheese until silky, then incorporate sugar and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Distribute the cream cheese filling evenly across the dough base, using a spatula to create a consistent layer that reaches all corners of the dish.
- Delicately unroll the second crescent roll dough sheet, positioning it atop the cream cheese layer and gently pressing the edges to seal the filling inside.
- Melt butter and brush it generously across the top dough layer, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Combine ground cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl, then liberally sprinkle the mixture over the buttered surface, creating a flavorful and textured topping.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color and fully cooked dough.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly; serve warm for a gooey dessert or refrigerate for a firmer texture, storing any remaining bars in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Bottom by lightly prebaking the base layer of crescent roll dough to create a more stable foundation for the creamy cheesecake filling.
- Ensure Smooth Cream Cheese Mixture by letting cream cheese soften at room temperature and beating until no lumps remain for a silky, consistent texture.
- Customize Sweetness by adjusting the sugar quantity to suit personal taste preferences, reducing for a less sweet version or adding a touch more for intense sweetness.
- Make Gluten-Free by substituting crescent roll dough with gluten-free puff pastry or a gluten-free crescent roll alternative to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 293
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 264 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg