Churro Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with these Churro Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars! Perfect for fall gatherings, these bars combine rich pumpkin cheesecake and a buttery, flaky croissant base, all finished off with a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping. Each bite delivers a comforting taste of autumn that will impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re hosting for Thanksgiving or simply indulging on a cozy night in, these bars are sure to become a seasonal favorite. Easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying, they make for an ideal dessert that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated croissant dough
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (blotted if very wet/homemade)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
- Unroll the croissant dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared pan evenly.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, spices, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the pumpkin cheesecake filling over the croissant base and smooth out the top.
- Cover with another layer of croissant dough if desired; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes then refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg