Here’s a simple recipe for Churro Stuffed Cheesecake Bites:
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
For the Churro Coating:
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Bites:
- 1 package of pre-made pastry dough or crescent roll dough
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling:
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Prepare Pastry:
- Roll out the pastry dough and cut it into squares or circles, about 3-4 inches wide.
- Assemble Bites:
- Place a small spoonful of cheesecake filling in the center of each pastry piece.
- Fold the dough over the filling, pinching the edges to seal tightly.
- Bake:
- Place the stuffed bites on a lined baking sheet. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Coat in Churro Mix:
- While the bites are baking, mix the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Once the bites are done, immediately brush them with melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve:
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious Churro Stuffed Cheesecake Bites!
Feel free to adjust the sweetness or add chocolate drizzle for an extra treat!