Description
Delight your guests with this Simple Churro Cheesecake for Parties, a decadent fusion of creamy cheesecake and crunchy churro topping. Infused with warm cinnamon-sugar flavors, this dessert is the perfect centerpiece for any gathering. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s an ideal treat for birthdays, holidays, or just because you deserve something sweet!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar. Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and cinnamon.
- Pour filling over the crust and spread evenly. Bake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool for an hour on a wire rack.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight. Before serving, mix sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the chilled cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (112g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, substitute graham crackers with gingersnap cookies. Add chocolate chips to the batter for a delightful twist. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.