Description
Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars combine the flaky, buttery goodness of crescent roll dough with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese filling, topped with a cinnamon sugar blend for a delightful dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 2 cans crescent roll dough (8 oz each)
Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- First Dough Layer: Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the baking dish, making sure to seal the seams to create a solid base layer.
- Make Filling: In a mixing bowl, use a mixer to beat the softened cream cheese, 1 cup granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well combined.
- Spread Filling: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough layer in the baking dish to form a consistent filling.
- Top Dough Layer: Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and carefully lay it over the cream cheese filling, gently pressing it down to fit the dish and cover the filling.
- Add Butter and Cinnamon Sugar: Pour the melted unsalted butter evenly over the top layer of dough. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ¼ cup sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, then sprinkle this cinnamon sugar evenly over the buttered dough.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the bars to cool at room temperature for 20–30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set before slicing into 12 bars.
- Serve: Serve chilled or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a fun twist, add a drizzle of honey before serving for added sweetness.
- Mix in a little lemon zest to the cream cheese filling to add brightness and a subtle citrus flavor.
- These bars are best stored chilled and tend to firm up more when refrigerated overnight.
