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Close-up of a homemade sopapilla cheesecake bar with a golden-brown crescent dough crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a cinnamon-sugar base. Powdered sugar dusts the top, with a sprinkle of cocoa powder on the plate and a fork beside it, all in soft natural lighting.

Sopapilla Cheesecake

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Sopapilla Cheesecake is a decadent dessert combining flaky, buttery crescent roll layers, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a cinnamon-sugar topping. This dessert is easy to make and sure to impress with its delicious contrast of textures and flavors. A family favorite!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Mexican-inspired
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans Refrigerated crescent roll dough - For flaky base and top crust
  • 8oz ounces Cream cheese - Full-fat works best
  • 1cup granulated Sugar - For sweetening the cream cheese filling
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Enhances the flavor
  • 1 Egg - Adds structure to the filling
  • ½ cup Butter (melted) - For topping and flavor
  • 1tbsp ground Cinnamon - For the cinnamon-sugar topping
  • ¼cup granulated Sugar - For the cinnamon-sugar topping
  • 1tbsp brown - Brown sugar (optional) - Adds a deeper sweetness to the topping
  • Optional Honey - For drizzling before serving
  • Optional Powdered sugar - For dusting after serving
  • Optional Fresh berries - For garnish
  • Optional Whipped cream - For garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish (Glass works best for even baking and golden crust)
  • Electric mixer (Stand or hand mixer to beat the filling)
  • Silicone spatula (For spreading the cream cheese filling evenly)
  • Mixing bowls (For mixing the filling and cinnamon sugar)
  • Measuring cups/spoons (For accurate ingredient measurement)
  • Sharp knife (For cutting clean squares after cooling)
  • Pastry brush (For evenly applying the melted butter to the top dough layer)
  • Wire cooling rack (For even cooling after baking)
  • Honey dipper (optional) (For perfect drizzle of honey on top)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Unroll 2 cans of crescent roll dough.
  4. Mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  5. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly.
  6. Unroll the second can of dough.
  7. Apply melted butter on top of dough.
  8. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Let it cool completely at room temperature.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  12. Cut into 12 squares.
  13. Drizzle honey over squares before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 900IUCalcium: 400mgIron: 0.36mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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