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Sopapilla Cheesecake Crescent Bars Recipe

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4.4 from 53 reviews
  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 45-50 minutes (excluding optional chilling time)
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Description

Sopapilla Cheesecake Crescent Bars are a delightful dessert combining flaky crescent roll dough with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling. Topped with a cinnamon-sugar butter layer and finished with a honey drizzle, these bars offer a perfect balance of sweet, creamy, and flaky textures in every bite. Ideal for gatherings or as a luscious treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

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Crescent Dough

  • 2 tubes crescent roll dough sheets

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) to prepare for baking the bars.
  2. Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, ensuring the bottom and sides are evenly coated to prevent sticking.
  3. Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and set aside for topping.
  4. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Then add 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated and creamy.
  5. Layer Crescent Dough: Unroll one tube of crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the base of the prepared baking dish. If dough has perforations, pinch the seams together to seal.
  6. Spread Filling: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the crescent dough base, covering it completely.
  7. Top with Second Dough Sheet: Unroll the second tube of crescent dough and lay it gently over the cream cheese layer, pressing lightly to fit the pan.
  8. Add Butter and Cinnamon Sugar: Brush the top layer with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Then sprinkle the prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly across the top for a sweet, crunchy finish.
  9. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is just set when you gently shake the pan.
  10. Finish and Cool: Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle 3 tablespoons of honey evenly over the warm bars. Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 1 hour before slicing. For easier cutting and serving, you may chill them overnight. Serve at room temperature or gently rewarm if desired.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth filling.
  • Pinching the seams of crescent dough helps prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
  • Chilling overnight makes slicing neater and enhances firm texture.
  • Honey drizzle can be adjusted to taste or substituted with maple syrup for a different flavor.
  • This recipe can be served warm or cold according to preference.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Sopapilla, Cheesecake Bars, Crescent Roll Dessert, Cinnamon Sugar, Honey Drizzle, Quick Dessert, Easy Cheesecake

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