Description
Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars combine layers of flaky crescent rolls with a creamy vanilla-scented cream cheese filling, all topped with a golden cinnamon sugar crust. This easy-to-make dessert offers a delightful mix of textures and warm flavors, perfect for serving at any gathering or as a comforting sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 2 8-ounce cans refrigerated crescent rolls
Cream Cheese Filling
- 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup sugar
Topping
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s properly heated when you’re ready to bake.
- Prepare Bottom Crust: Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of a 13×9-inch glass or metal baking dish, stretching carefully to cover the entire surface. Press the perforations together to seal the dough, preventing leakage.
- Mix Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar until smooth and creamy. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until incorporated.
- Spread Filling: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough-lined baking dish, ensuring a smooth layer.
- Top Layer: Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and carefully place it over the cream cheese filling. Pinch the seams together gently to seal the layers.
- Add Topping: Pour the melted butter evenly over the top dough. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/3 cup sugar with the ground cinnamon and sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered dough layer.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the bars appear set when gently shaken and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing and serving to set the layers properly and enhance flavor.
- Store and Reheat: Any leftover bars should be refrigerated. To rewarm, microwave on 50% power for 5 to 10 seconds.
Notes
- Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars feature a sweet, creamy filling nestled between buttery crescent rolls and topped with a cinnamon sugar crust.
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth, lump-free filling.
- Press dough perforations firmly to avoid leaks during baking.
- These bars keep well in the refrigerator and can be quickly reheated for a warm dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
