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Easy sopapilla cheesecake Recipe

Easy Sopapilla Cheesecake Recipe That Will Wow Your Guests

This Easy Sopapilla Cheesecake Recipe beautifully merges cheesecake with cinnamon-sugar for a crowd-pleaser dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: New Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 tube crescent roll dough Can substitute with pie crust or puff pastry.
  • 2 tablespoons butter Use unsalted for better control over saltiness.
Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese At room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Coconut sugar can be used as an alternative.
  • 2 eggs Flaxseed meal can replace for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Almond extract can be used as a substitute.
Topping
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon Nutmeg can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon honey Maple syrup is a great substitute.
  • 1 pinch salt Important to balance sweetness.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Unroll one tube of crescent roll dough into the greased baking dish and press it flat. Brush with melted butter and bake for about 8 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  4. Spread the creamy filling evenly over the cooled crust.
  5. Unroll the second tube of crescent roll dough over the filling, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle a mixture of sugar and cinnamon on top.
  6. Bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes until the top is golden-brown.
  7. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Drizzle with honey when ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps. Allow to chill for best flavors.

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