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Best Sopapilla Cheesecake Recipe

An effortless Sopapilla cheesecake made with a rich and decadent layer cheesecake layer, in between flaky crescent dough and topped with a buttery cinnamon mixture.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 510 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup flour optional
  • 2 8 ounces each cans refrigerated crescent rolls
Butter Mixture:
  • 1 cup white sugar or light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled to room temperature
Garnish:
  • 1/4 cup honey optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
  2. Spray a 9 x 13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or butter it. Set aside.
  3. Unroll one can of crescent roll dough, layer it onto the bottom of the pan, pressing seams together, or use a rolling pin to shape it into a 9x13-inch rectangle before adding it to the pan.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and white sugar together until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes on medium-high speed. Stop to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl. NOTE: if you want to make a thinner cheesecake layer, you can use only 2-3 packages of cream cheese; I prefer it on the thicker side.
  5. Add cinnamon, vanilla, and egg, mixing until blended. Add flour if you want a denser texture. This cheesecake is very creamy.
  6. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture into the baking dish over the crescent dough layer.
  7. Unroll the remaining can of crescent roll dough and layer it on top of the cheesecake layer. Try pressing the seams together before adding it to the pan, or use a rolling pin to shape it into a 9x13-inch rectangle before adding it to the pan.
Butter Mixture:
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  1. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. Drizzle the top crescent dough layer with the melted butter. Distribute evenly.
  3. Sprinkle over the sugar and cinnamon mixture.
  4. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until the crescent dough has puffed and turned golden brown. If you peek at the bottom layer, it should be a light golden color.
  5. Cool completely in the pan before transferring to the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
  6. Cut into squares and serve drizzled with honey.

Notes

  • I love perfectly cut sopapilla bars. To get them, you have to follow a few rules. First, press the bottom layer firmly into the pan to prevent the layers from cracking and completely seal the seams and/or tearings. Apply the same technique to the top layer. Rule number two: Use room-temperature cream cheese for a lump-free, smooth filling. Final rule number three: Cool the cheesecake completely before slicing, use a very sharp knife, and clean it after each slice.
  • To make placing the dough into the pan easier, roll it out with a rolling pin on parchment paper to remove the seams. Then, flip it over into the pan and peel away the paper.
  • You could also use dough or puff pastry sheets to make it even easier.
  • If you are ready to make the sopapilla cheesecake but forgot to soften the cream cheese, you can quickly soften it in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes. You can also chop it into cubes and microwave it for five seconds at a time until soft.
  • Ensure the egg and butter are also at room temperature for easier mixing.
  • Do not use spreadable cream cheese. It has many additives to keep it soft and will not firm up enough for this recipe to work.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0g Calories 510kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 116mg (39%) Sodium 285mg (12%) Potassium 112mg (3%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 42g (84%) Vitamin A 1270IU (25%) Calcium 86mg (9%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 510

% Daily Value*

Serving 0g
Calories 510kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 285mg 12%
Potassium 112mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 42g 84%
Vitamin A 1270IU 25%
Calcium 86mg 9%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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