Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars feature a layered texture starting with a buttery, flaky crescent dough base, a smooth and creamy sweetened cream cheese filling, and a golden cinnamon sugar topping. The two layers of crescent dough sandwich the cheesecake filling, creating a soft yet slightly crisp contrast after baking. With its balance of cinnamon and vanilla flavors, this dessert offers a rich, indulgent treat that can be cut into bars for easy serving at gatherings or as dessert portions.
Ingredients
- 32 ounces cream cheese , room temperature
- 2 1/2 cups white sugar , divided
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cans crescent dough sheets
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter melted, unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking pan with baking spray.
- Whisk together the cream cheese, 1 1/2 cups of sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and in a second small bowl with together the remaining 1 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Press the first sheet of crescent dough into the bottom of the baking pan and sprinkle 1/2 the cinnamon sugar over it.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough, then roll the second sheet of dough over the cream cheese mixture, brush with melted butter and sprinkle over the remaining cinnamon sugar.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 183mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 78mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 850IU | 17% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.