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Irresistible Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars Recipe Easy Cinnamon Sugar Crust

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These Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars feature a flaky cinnamon sugar crust with a creamy, tangy cheesecake filling, offering a perfect balance of textures and flavors in an easy-to-make dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup (56g) butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the pan without stretching.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 3/4 cup (150g) of granulated sugar until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust and smooth it out evenly with a spatula.
  6. Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and gently place it over the cream cheese filling. It may look patchy or uneven.
  7. Melt the butter and brush it evenly over the top dough layer.
  8. Mix the remaining 1/4 cup (50g) sugar with 2 tablespoons cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle generously over the buttered dough.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan (about 1 hour). Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
  11. Slice into bars with a sharp knife and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Soften cream cheese properly to avoid lumps. Do not overmix eggs to prevent cracking. Handle crescent dough gently to keep flaky texture. Brush melted butter before sprinkling cinnamon sugar to ensure it sticks. Chill bars for at least 2 hours for best slicing and flavor. If dough shrinks during baking, gently press it back down early in baking.

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