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Simple Churro Cheesecake For Parties – Easy Recipe for Sweet, Cinnamon-Flavored Desserts

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Start by pressing the buttery crust into your springform pan and pre-baking it—this keeps it crunchy. Then beat the cream cheese and sugar until fluffy, add eggs one at a time, and finish with sour cream and flour. Pour over the cooled crust and bake low and slow.

After baking, let it cool gradually in the oven with the door cracked—this prevents cracks. Once chilled, brush the top with melted butter and coat generously with cinnamon sugar. It’s that final step that turns a simple cheesecake into a churro dream.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

Simple Churro Cheesecake For Parties – Easy Recipe for Sweet, Cinnamon-Flavored Desserts
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Simple Churro Cheesecake For Parties – Easy Recipe for Sweet, Cinnamon-Flavored Desserts

This churro cheesecake combines a buttery cinnamon-sugar crust with a creamy, tangy cheesecake filling, all topped with a crunchy cinnamon coating. It's a party favorite that's easy to make and tastes like a warm churro in every bite.

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Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr 5 mins
Servings12 servings
CourseDessert
Calories410 kcal

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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the outside with foil.
  2. In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream. Gently fold in flour until just combined.
  4. Pour filling over crust. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Turn off oven, crack door, and let cool for 1 hour.
  5. Chill for at least 4 hours. Before serving, mix the coating sugar and cinnamon. Unmold, brush with melted butter, and generously coat with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

For a smoother cheesecake, make sure all cold ingredients are at room temperature before mixing—this prevents lumps and cracks. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze slices (without the coating) for up to 2 months; add fresh coating after thawing.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 410 kcalProtein: 6gCarbs: 38gFat: 26gFiber: 1g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.