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Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars: A Deliciously Easy Dessert Recipe


  • Author: Dottie
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12-16 bars 1x

Description

Indulge in these Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars, featuring a creamy cream cheese filling layered between flaky crescent roll dough and topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar crust. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are a delightful treat that will impress your guests!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Optional: honey for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  3. Set the cream cheese mixture aside.
  4. Open the first can of crescent roll dough and lay it flat in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, pinching the seams together.
  5. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the crescent roll layer.
  6. Open the second can of crescent roll dough and lay it over the cream cheese filling, pinching the seams together.
  7. In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
  8. Drizzle the melted butter over the top layer of crescent roll dough.
  9. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously over the melted butter.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
  11. Allow to cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, then refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes if desired.
  12. Cut the cheesecake into squares or rectangles.
  13. Drizzle with honey if desired.
  14. Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
  • Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds or enjoy cold.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes