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Sopapilla Cheesecake Recipe

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cans crescent rolls Use the 8-count size
  • 24 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened at room temperature (Use the block style. 678 grams)
  • 1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar 263 grams
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup salted butter melted (113 grams)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 105 grams
  • 1 and 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
  • drizzle of honey
  • fresh berries optional

Instructions

  • Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13 pan with nonstick spray. Open one can of the crescent rolls and press it into the bottom of the pan, pressing all the seams together so it’s one sheet. For the second can of dough, do the same but on a piece of parchment paper to easily invert onto the filling later.
  • Make the Bars: Melt your butter and stir together your cinnamon sugar in a small bowl for topping. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer on high speed just until creamy, about 30 seconds. Add the sugar and mix on high until combined, about 30-60 seconds. Scrape the bowl well to get any hidden lumps of cream cheese. Add the egg and vanilla and mix on medium speed until combined. Pour this creamy mixture into your pan. Invert the crescent rolls on the parchment paper on top of the cream cheese layer, then peel off the parchment paper.
  • Bake: Pour melted butter over the top of the bars, then sprinkle on all the cinnamon sugar. Bake for 40 to 46 minutes. The bars will be deeply golden brown on top and the butter should be just about all baked in. If there are a few small spots with melted butter remaining, that’s fine – they’ll soak in while the bars cool.
  • Chill: Let the bars cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
  • Serve & Store: Slice bars and serve with a drizzle of honey and fresh berries. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.