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Sopapilla Cheesecake

Sopapilla Cheesecake Delight: Easy Sweet Layers to Savor

Sopapilla Cheesecake is an easy-to-make dessert bursting with flaky pastry and creamy cheesecake flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cans Crescent Rolls store-bought dough
  • 1/2 cup Butter melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 can Condensed Milk sweetened
  • 1 large Egg to bind the filling
  • 1 tsp Mexican Vanilla or regular vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  • 1/2 cup Sugar granulated
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon for flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a small bowl, combine sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. Unroll the crescent dough and stretch it larger than the baking dish.
  4. Brush the bottom of the baking dish with melted butter and sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  5. Place one layer of the rolled-out crescent dough in the dish and par-bake for 5-6 minutes.
  6. In a mixing bowl, whisk softened cream cheese until creamy, then incorporate condensed milk, egg, and vanilla.
  7. Pour the cheesecake filling over the par-baked crescent dough evenly.
  8. Place the second layer of crescent dough over the cheesecake filling, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and filling is set.
  10. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing.
  11. Slice the cheesecake into bars and serve with honey or fresh fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep the crescent dough thin and always par-bake to avoid sogginess. Chill for 4 hours for best results.

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