Cinnamon Churro Cheesecake Bars 🧁🔥

Buttery graham crust, creamy cheesecake, and a churro-style cinnamon sugar finish—perfectly sliceable and irresistibly good.

Ingredients

For the crust

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• Pinch of salt

For the cheesecake layer

• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)

For the churro topping

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
2. Make the crust: Stir graham crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter until evenly moistened. Press firmly into the pan. Bake 8 minutes; set aside to cool slightly.
3. Cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in egg, vanilla, and sour cream (if using) until silky. Pour over the warm crust and smooth the top.
4. Churro topping: Combine sugar and cinnamon. Brush melted butter lightly over the cheesecake surface, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly.
5. Bake: Bake 22–28 minutes until edges are set and center has a slight wobble. Do not overbake.
6. Cool & chill: Cool to room temperature, then chill at least 3 hours (preferably overnight) until fully set.
7. Slice & serve: Lift from the pan, cut into bars, and dust with extra cinnamon sugar if desired.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 30–35 minutes (including crust)
• Chill Time: 3 hours
• Total Time: ~3 hours 50 minutes
• Yield: 16 bars

Golden, creamy, and cinnamon-kissed—your new favorite dessert bar.