Description
Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars are a rich, creamy, and decadent dessert made with layers of puff pastry, sweet cinnamon cheesecake filling, and a buttery cinnamon-sugar topping. Easy to make and perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or just treating yourself!
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of fine sea salt
Topping:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Crust:
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed (or 2 cans crescent rolls)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
- Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Roll out one sheet of puff pastry (or unroll crescent rolls) and press into the pan.
- Spread cheesecake mixture evenly over the bottom layer of dough.
- Cover with the second layer of puff pastry or crescent rolls.
- Pour melted butter over the top and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely for 1-2 hours before cutting. Drizzle with honey if desired.
Notes
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American