Churro Cheesecake
Churro Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert that marries the creamy decadence of cheesecake with the warm, cinnamon sweetness of churros. With a buttery graham cracker crust and rich filling, this indulgent treat is perfect for any occasion, promising to transport your taste buds to a carnival. Easy to make yet impressive enough for gatherings, it’s sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. Surprise your friends and family with this delightful fusion they won’t forget!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (¼ cup for crust, ½ cup for filling)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese (2 packages)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a greased springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and remaining sugar; mix until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack for one hour before chilling in the fridge for at least four hours.
- Before serving, dust with cinnamon sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For variety, try flavored cream cheese or alternate toppings like chocolate sauce or caramel. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.