Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a Strawberry Crunch Churro Cheesecake that combines a creamy cheesecake layer with a crunchy strawberry topping, all nestled between layers of buttery crescent dough.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Layer:
- 2 cans crescent roll dough
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Churro Topping:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 12 Golden Oreos
Strawberry Crunch Topping:
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin powder (like Jell-O)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the base: Press one can of crescent dough into the dish.
- Make the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese, ¾ cup sugar, and vanilla. Spread over dough.
- Add top layer: Place the second can of crescent dough over the cream cheese layer.
- Prepare churro topping: Mix melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon; brush over dough.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Make strawberry crunch: Pulse strawberries, Oreos, and gelatin in a processor; mix in melted butter.
- Top and chill: Sprinkle crunch topping over cheesecake, chill for 1 hour.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Drizzle with white chocolate or add fresh strawberries for extra decadence.
- This dessert can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
