Churro Cheesecake
Churro cheesecake is a delectable fusion of two favorite desserts that will undoubtedly steal the spotlight at your next gathering. With a crunch from the cinnamon-sugar crust and a creamy, velvety filling, this dessert brings together the warm flavors of churros and the rich texture of cheesecake. Perfect for celebrations or cozy evenings, each slice promises to delight your taste buds and leave guests asking for seconds—or the recipe itself.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (cooled slightly)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Cinnamon sugar mixture for topping (1/4 cup granulated sugar + 2 tsp ground cinnamon)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until well mixed. Press into a greased springform pan to form an even layer.
- Bake crust for about 10 minutes until golden. Cool completely while preparing filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and sour cream, mixing until creamy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by cornstarch and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes until edges set but center jiggles slightly.
- Allow cooling slightly before sprinkling with cinnamon sugar mixture on top. Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For an extra touch of flavor, replace cream cheese with mascarpone or mix in chocolate chips. Chill thoroughly for the best flavor integration. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.