Sopapilla Cheesecake: Discover Sweet and Savory Perfection!
Sopapilla Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of traditional sopapillas with a creamy cheesecake filling, creating a sweet and savory treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of crescent roll dough
- 2 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of butter, melted
- 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and lay it in the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough.
- Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and place it on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Pour the melted butter over the top layer of dough.
- In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle it over the melted butter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of almond extract to the cream cheese mixture.
- Serve with a drizzle of honey or chocolate sauce for extra sweetness.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg