Description
Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars combine flaky crescent roll dough with a creamy sweetened cream cheese filling, topped with cinnamon sugar and melted butter for a deliciously simple dessert. These bars are perfect for potlucks, brunches, or a quick and satisfying sweet treat that can be served warm or chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Filling
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Form bottom crust: Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, making sure to seal any seams so the crust is solid.
- Make cream cheese filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Spread filling: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the crescent roll crust, smoothing it into an even layer.
- Add top crust: Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and carefully lay it over the cream cheese layer, gently pressing the seams together to enclose the filling.
- Apply topping: Pour the melted butter evenly over the top dough layer. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, then sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the butter layer.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the bars are golden brown and the filling is set.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing into 12 bars. Serve warm or chilled as desired.
Notes
- For added texture and flavor, drizzle honey over the bars after baking or sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- These bars are ideal for potlucks, brunches, or an easy dessert option.
- You can store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
