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Easy Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars with Cinnamon Sugar Topping

A close-up of a thick slice of sopapilla cheesecake showing a creamy white filling and a dark cinnamon-sugar crust.
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Make these easy Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars for a dessert that combines flaky pastry, a creamy center, and a sweet cinnamon-sugar finish. This recipe uses simple ingredients like crescent rolls for a quick, crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. This forms your bottom crust layer.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This is your cheesecake filling.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom layer of crescent roll dough.
  5. Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and carefully place it over the cream cheese layer. Pinch the seams together lightly to seal the edges.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 3/4 cup of sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.
  7. Brush the top layer of dough evenly with the melted butter. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered top.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing. This helps the filling firm up.
  10. Once cool, slice into bars and serve. You can dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute honey for a small amount of the melted butter when brushing the top.
  • If you want a whole cheesecake instead of bars, use a 9×9 inch pan and adjust baking time slightly.
  • This dessert tastes best when fully cooled, allowing the cream cheese layer to set properly.

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