Name: Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: Mexican

April 29, 2025

8 Ingredients

EASY

An easy cheesecake recipe with a cinnamon-sugar sopapilla crust.

From the Cook

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Servings

WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Roll out crescent roll dough to cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl with a hand mixer, or in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, until smooth.

Spread cream cheese filling over crescent roll dough in baking dish.

Roll out crescent roll dough and place over top of cream cheese. Tuck sides of dough into dish.

Drizzle melted butter evenly over crescent roll dough.

Mix sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl and sprinkle over top of melted butter.

Bake for 45 minutes, until dough is browned all over.

Check to see that bars are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Cool at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.

Serve or keep in an airtight container for 3 days.

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Dough Pro Tip 🥐
Let crescent roll dough sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before unrolling to prevent tearing and ensure easier handling.
Cream Cheese Perfection 🧀
Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to guarantee a smooth, lump-free filling with perfect texture.
Cinnamon Sugar Magic ✨
Mix cinnamon and sugar thoroughly beforehand and sprinkle generously between layers for a more even, flavorful distribution.
Butter Brushing Technique 🧈
Use a silicone pastry brush to evenly coat the top layer with melted butter, ensuring a golden, crispy and glossy finish.
Cooling Trick ❄️
Allow bars to cool completely at room temperature before cutting to help them set properly and prevent crumbling.