Description
Churro cheesecake bites are a delectable fusion of crispy churros and creamy cheesecake, creating irresistible bite-sized treats. Each morsel features a golden-brown, cinnamon-sugar-coated exterior that gives way to a velvety filling, making them perfect for parties or cozy nights at home. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, these delightful bites will leave your guests begging for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus more for topping)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375?F (190?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract until creamy.
- Roll out the puff pastry to about half an inch thick and cut into small squares.
- Place about a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each square, fold or pinch closed tightly.
- Mix together cinnamon and remaining sugar in a shallow bowl.
- Bake churro bites for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Roll warm bites in cinnamon sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg