Description
Sinful Spanish-inspired Churro Cheesecake Cookie Butter Bites deliver a luxurious dessert experience that blends creamy cheesecake with spiced cookie crumbles. Cinnamon-kissed layers melt together, creating an irresistible treat sure to delight dessert enthusiasts seeking a perfect sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup cookie butter
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and thoroughly coat an 8×8-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
- Create a fragrant cinnamon-sugar blend by whisking together sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, setting it aside for later application.
- Craft the luxurious cheesecake filling by whipping cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and cookie butter until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Carefully unroll the first crescent roll dough sheet, pressing it seamlessly into the prepared pan’s bottom, ensuring complete coverage and eliminating any visible seams.
- Distribute the decadent cookie butter cheesecake mixture evenly across the dough layer, creating a smooth, tempting surface.
- Gently drape the second crescent roll dough sheet over the filling, delicately pressing the edges to create a secure seal.
- Enhance the top layer by generously brushing with melted butter, then lavishly sprinkle the reserved cinnamon-sugar mixture for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the surface transforms into a golden, puffy masterpiece with enticing caramelized edges.
- Allow the pastry to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes, then slice into bite-sized squares for an irresistible treat.
Notes
- Swap crescent roll dough with puff pastry for a flakier texture and more elegant presentation.
- Use dairy-free cream cheese and vegan butter to make this recipe suitable for plant-based diets.
- Enhance the cinnamon flavor by adding a pinch of ground nutmeg to the sugar coating for deeper warmth.
- Chill the cheesecake mixture for 15 minutes before spreading to achieve a firmer, more stable filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 387 kcal
- Sugar: 50 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 100 g
- Fiber: 8.4 g
- Protein: 4.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg