Cinnamon Cheesecake Bars (Print)
Soft cheesecake bars with a crispy cinnamon-sugar twist inspired by churros.
# Ingredients:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened.
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1 tsp ground cinnamon.
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½ cup sugar.
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2 eggs, room temperature.
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1 cup finely crushed graham crackers.
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¼ cup sugar, for topping.
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4 tablespoons butter, melted.
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
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¼ cup sugar, mixed with cinnamon.
# Steps:
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Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Blend graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, cinnamon, and sugar in a bowl. Push this into a baking pan to form a firm base.
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Whisk softened cream cheese and sugar together until creamy. Pour in eggs and a splash of vanilla extract, then stir till smooth. Spread the mixture on the crust you made.
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Mix cinnamon and sugar in a separate bowl. Coat the cheesecake layer evenly with this blend.
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Put the pan in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until it's firm. Let it cool to room temperature, then chill it in the fridge for 2 hours or more.
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Cut the chilled dessert into squares and dig in! Enjoy the crunchy, sweet top with each creamy bite.
# Notes:
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Enjoy these creamy churro-inspired cheesecake bars topped with a crispy layer of cinnamon sugar.
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Make sure to chill the dessert for a couple of hours in the fridge—it will taste even better!