Sopapilla cheesecake dessert is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that combines the creamy goodness of cheesecake with the sweet and crispy flavors of sopapillas. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
For the Sopapilla Layer:
- 2 (8-ounce) cans of refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Add in the cup of granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, until the cheesecake filling is smooth and without lumps.
- Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the greased baking dish to form a bottom crust.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crescent roll layer, spreading it evenly.
- Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and place it on top of the cream cheese mixture to create a top crust. Stretch and adjust the dough as needed to cover the filling.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Pour the butter-sugar-cinnamon mixture over the top layer of crescent roll dough.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the sopapilla cheesecake is golden brown and the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the cheesecake to set.
- Once chilled, cut into squares and serve. You can dust the top with a little powdered sugar or drizzle with honey for extra sweetness, if desired.
Enjoy your homemade sopapilla cheesecake dessert! It’s a delightful treat that combines the best of both worlds – cheesecake and sopapillas.