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Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars Recipe Easy Homemade Dessert with Cinnamon Glaze

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These sopapilla cheesecake bars feature a flaky, buttery crescent roll crust layered with a smooth, tangy cream cheese filling and topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze. Perfect for an easy, make-ahead dessert that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans Pillsbury Crescent Roll Dough (8 oz / 226g each)
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon, divided
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) butter, melted
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Open one can of crescent roll dough and unroll it into the pan. Press seams together to form one solid layer covering the bottom. Brush 3 tablespoons of melted butter evenly over the dough.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with ½ cup sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix until just combined.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust in the pan. Open the second can of crescent roll dough and unroll it gently over the filling. Patch any tears. Brush the remaining 3 tablespoons of melted butter over the top layer.
  5. Combine the remaining ½ cup sugar with ½ tablespoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the top crust.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  7. While baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and ½ tablespoon cinnamon until smooth to make the glaze.
  8. Let the bars cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before drizzling the cinnamon glaze over the top. Slice into squares once the glaze firms up slightly.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling. Do not overmix the filling to avoid cracks. Press seams of crescent dough tightly to prevent puffing. Watch baking time closely; bars are done when filling is set but slightly jiggly. Adjust glaze consistency with milk as needed. Leftover glaze is great on pancakes or waffles.

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