Description
Churro cheesecake is a decadent fusion of crispy churro and creamy cheesecake that will tantalize your taste buds. With its golden-brown crust and silky filling, this dessert brings the best of both worlds to your table. Perfect for gatherings or indulgent nights in, it’s an unforgettable treat that promises to impress everyone. Dust it with powdered sugar or drizzle chocolate sauce for an added touch of sweetness. Prepare to enjoy a flavor explosion that will leave you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (divided)
- 16 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 large eggs (for filling)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a springform pan.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt; bring to a boil.
- Stir in flour until a dough forms; remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition along with vanilla extract and 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with remaining sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time followed by remaining cinnamon and baking powder.
- Layer half of the churro dough in the pan, then half of the cheesecake filling, followed by the remaining dough and filling.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center; let cool completely before removing from the pan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg