If you’re still stuck on what dessert to make for Thanksgiving, let me make your life easier—Churro Cheesecake is the answer! 🫶🏽 It’s one of those recipes that looks fancy, tastes incredible, but is secretly super simple to put together.
Imagine creamy cheesecake wrapped in layers of buttery crescent dough, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar… yep, it’s as dreamy as it sounds. What I love about this recipe is that it’s fail-proof.
Even if you don’t bake often, you’ll be able to whip this up with no stress. It’s perfect for sharing with family, and trust me—everyone will ask you for the recipe.
Let’s get into it
Easy Churro Cheesecake – The Perfect Thanksgiving Dessert
Ingredients
- 3 bars cream cheese (softened)
- 3 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cans crescent rolls
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Prep your baking dish – Lightly grease a 9x13-inch pan.
- Bottom layer – Lay one crescent roll sheet across the bottom of the dish. For extra crispiness, bake this layer for about 5–7 minutes before adding the filling.
- Make the filling – Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs, sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla. Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Assemble – Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crescent dough. Top with the second crescent roll sheet.
- Cinnamon sugar magic – Mix together sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle generously over the top.
- Bake – Place in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 40 minutes, until set.
- Chill – Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is even better for that perfect slice).
❓ Easy Churro Cheesecake – FAQs
1. Can I use puff pastry instead of crescent rolls?
Yes, puff pastry works as a substitute, but the texture will be flakier compared to the soft, chewy crescent roll layers.
2. How long should I chill the cheesecake?
For best results, chill for at least 4 hours. Overnight chilling makes the cheesecake firmer and easier to slice cleanly.
3. Can I prepare this dessert ahead of time?
Absolutely! This cheesecake is perfect for make-ahead. Bake the day before and refrigerate until serving time.
4. What’s the best way to serve it?
Serve chilled, with a dusting of powdered sugar or an extra sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top for added flavor.
5. How do I store leftovers?
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze slices and thaw before eating.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened—this prevents lumps.
- Room-temperature eggs mix in better, giving you a silky filling.
- Chill well before slicing so the layers hold together beautifully.
- If you love extra crunch, prebake the bottom crescent roll before pouring in the filling.
This dessert is everything you want for the holidays: creamy, sweet, a little crunchy, and absolutely addictive. Pair it with coffee after Thanksgiving dinner, and you’ve got a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
