Description
Churro Cheesecake is a delicious dessert that combines the flavors of traditional churros with creamy cheesecake, creating a sweet and indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the ground cinnamon, sour cream, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger churro flavor, add more cinnamon to the cheesecake mixture.
- Serve with a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce for extra sweetness.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg