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Delicious sopapilla cheesecake with creamy layers and cinnamon topping.

Sopapilla Cheesecake

A creamy and delicious dessert that combines the flavors of sopapilla and cheesecake, topped with a buttery cinnamon sugar crust.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 2 packages cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • cup sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Press one can of crescent roll dough into the bottom of a baking dish, sealing perforations.
  • Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth, then add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough in the baking dish.
  • Place the second can of dough over the cream cheese layer and seal the seams.
  • Drizzle melted butter over the top and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until set and golden.
  • Cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese, vanilla, egg, and sugar are mixed thoroughly for a creamier texture. Drizzle honey on top before serving for an authentic touch.
Keyword cheesecake dessert, cinnamon sugar dessert, creamy dessert, sopapilla cheesecake