Best Strawberry Churro Cheesecake Bites Recipe
These Best Strawberry Churro Cheesecake Bites combine the irresistible flavors of cinnamon sugar churros with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries. Wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough and baked to golden perfection, these bite-sized delights are perfect for a sweet snack or dessert, boasting a rich, creamy filling with a crispy, cinnamon-spiced crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 small bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Dough and Base
- 1 package (8 oz) crescent roll dough (or crescent sheet)
- Flour for rolling out the dough
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/3 cup granulated white or cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 1 package (8 oz) very soft cream cheese
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon cornflour (cornstarch)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
For the Topping
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- A drizzle of sweetened condensed milk or caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients and Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the sugar and cinnamon, then set aside. In another bowl, beat the very soft cream cheese until smooth, then add the egg, sour cream, and cornflour, mixing well. Stir in the vanilla essence and sweetened condensed milk until the batter is smooth, then set aside.
- Prepare the Baking Dish and Dough: Lightly brush about half of the melted butter over your baking dish. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered surface. On a floured surface, unroll the crescent dough and cut it in half with a pizza cutter. Roll out each half to fit the baking dish, trimming excess dough as necessary.
- Assemble and Par Bake the Base: Place one rolled-out piece of crescent dough into the prepared baking dish over the cinnamon sugar butter layer. Par bake the base in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes. Carefully remove from oven and evenly pour the cheesecake batter over the base.
- Add Top Layer and Bake: Cover the cheesecake layer with the second rolled-out dough piece. Brush with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top. Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for 25 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden.
- Cool and Set: Remove from oven and allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to fully set. For easier slicing, freeze the cheesecake for 15-20 minutes before cutting.
- Serve and Enjoy: Cut into small squares and arrange them on a serving dish or in individual cups. Top each piece with fresh chopped strawberries and drizzle with sweetened condensed milk or caramel sauce for extra sweetness. Serve and enjoy your delicious strawberry churro cheesecake bites!
Notes
- Use very soft cream cheese at room temperature to avoid lumps in your cheesecake filling.
- Par baking the base helps achieve a crispier crust and prevents sogginess.
- Ensure the cheesecake is fully chilled before slicing for clean cuts.
- Freezing before cutting makes handling easier and reduces crumbling.
- Substitute caramel sauce for condensed milk drizzle if preferred for a richer topping.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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