These Churro Stuffed Cheesecake Bites are the ultimate dessert mash-up—crispy, cinnamon-sugar coated pastry bites with a creamy cheesecake filling. They’re fun, indulgent, and perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime you’re craving a sweet treat with a twist.
🕒 Prep & Cook Time
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 24 bites
🛠️ Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
- Baking sheet
- Saucepan (for churro coating if frying)
- Piping bag or zip-top bag (for filling)
🥛 Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
For the Churro Bites
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough (or puff pastry)
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
🍪 Ingredient Notes
- Cream cheese: Make sure it’s softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Dough options: Crescent roll dough makes these easy, but puff pastry gives a flakier bite.
- Cinnamon-sugar: Adjust the cinnamon to your liking for a stronger churro flavor.
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Make the Cheesecake Filling
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg yolk until smooth.
- Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag; chill while preparing dough.
Step 2: Assemble the Bites
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out dough and cut into 2-inch squares.
- Pipe a small amount of cheesecake filling into the center of each square.
- Fold edges around filling and pinch to seal tightly.
Step 3: Bake & Coat
- Place bites seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Immediately brush with melted butter.
- Roll each bite in cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly.
Step 4: Serve
Serve warm with caramel or chocolate sauce for dipping—or enjoy them plain!
📊 Nutrition Facts (per bite, approx.)
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fat: 7g
- Sugar: 6g
💡 Tips & Variations
- Air fryer version: Cook at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes for a lighter option.
- Extra indulgent: Drizzle with dulce de leche, chocolate sauce, or powdered sugar.
- Make-ahead: Prepare and chill filled bites before baking, then bake fresh.
- Fruit twist: Add a spoonful of strawberry or raspberry jam with the cheesecake filling.
- Party style: Serve on skewers with dipping sauces for easy entertaining.
