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Churro Cheesecake

Churro Cheesecake

This decadent Churro Cheesecake combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the warm spice of churros. A perfect dessert for any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Latin
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 0.25 cups Sugar
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 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) For homemade: combine dulce de leche or caramel with a pinch of cinnamon.
Topping Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream, whipped Optional
  • to taste Cinnamon Sugar Optional
  • to taste Chopped Churros Optional

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Medium mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Large 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, 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 cooled crust. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan. Pour hot water halfway up the sides of the springform pan (water bath).
  5. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until set around edges and center is slightly jiggly. Turn off oven; leave in oven with door ajar for 1 hour.
  6. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  7. Serve: Remove sides of springform pan. Top with whipped cream, cinnamon sugar, and chopped churros (optional).

Notes

For a richer flavor, use homemade churro filling. You can also experiment with different types of caramel or dulce de leche.