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Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

Healthy Fact of the Day

Cinnamon contains antioxidants and may help regulate blood sugar levels. Using reduced-fat cream cheese can lighten this indulgent treat while maintaining its creamy texture and rich flavor.

These Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars capture all the beloved flavors of traditional sopapillas in an easy-to-make dessert that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. Layers of buttery crescent roll dough sandwich a smooth, vanilla-kissed cream cheese filling, while cinnamon sugar creates that signature sweet, spiced topping. They’re wonderfully simple yet impressively delicious—ideal for potlucks or family gatherings.

If you love this cinnamon-sugar combination, you’ll also enjoy our Cinnamon & Sugar Donut Bread with its similar warm spice appeal. For another cream cheese dessert that’s equally crowd-pleasing, try our Cheesecake Brownies. They offer that same rich, creamy indulgence with a chocolate twist that complements these bars beautifully.

Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

Recipe by Daily Disher

Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars layer buttery crescent roll dough with smooth cream cheese filling, topped with cinnamon sugar for an irresistible dessert.

Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
5.0 from 1 vote
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 2 cans crescent roll dough

    • 16 oz cream cheese

    • 1 cup sugar

    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

    • 1/2 cup butter

    • 1/2 cup sugar

    • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

    Directions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish for the cheesecake bars.
    • Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and place it onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
    • In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
    • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent roll layer in the baking dish.
    • Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and place it over the cream cheese layer.
    • Melt the butter and pour it over the top layer of the dough evenly.
    • Combine 1/2 cup sugar with ground cinnamon and sprinkle it evenly over the buttered crust.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
    • Allow the dish to cool to room temperature before slicing into bars and serving.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

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