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Churro Cheesecake

Churro Cheesecake

A decadent dessert combining the crispy crunch of churros with the creamy richness of cheesecake. Perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 0.25 cups Sugar
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted (3 ounces)
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Filling Ingredients
  • 3 8-ounce packages Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1.75 cups Sugar
  • 0.25 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 4 Large Eggs
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 0.5 cup Churro Filling (store-bought or homemade)
Topping Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream whipped
  • to taste Cinnamon Sugar for dusting
  • to taste Chopped Churros for garnish

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Larger Baking Pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Make the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Press into the pan and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Cool completely.
  3. Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in flour and salt. Stir in vanilla. Beat in eggs one at a time. Gently fold in heavy cream and churro filling.
  4. Pour filling over the cooled crust. Place the springform pan in a larger pan. Pour hot water halfway up the sides (water bath).
  5. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until set around the edges and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
  6. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  7. Serve: Remove the sides of the springform pan. Top with whipped cream, cinnamon sugar, and chopped churros.

Notes

For homemade churro filling, combine dulce de leche or caramel with a pinch of cinnamon. Adjust baking time as needed depending on your oven.