Description

Sopapilla Cheesecake is a delightful fusion dessert combining flaky crescent roll dough with a creamy cinnamon-sugar cheesecake filling. This easy-to-make dish boasts layers of buttery dough and rich cream cheese, topped with a cinnamon sugar crust for a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors. Ideal for potlucks, holidays, or any occasion, it serves warm or chilled and offers a comforting treat that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Dough

2 cans (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent roll dough

Cheesecake Filling

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
Form Bottom Crust: Unroll one can of the crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the baking dish, pinching the seams together to form a continuous, solid crust layer.
Make Cheesecake Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy, free of lumps.
Spread Filling: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent dough bottom layer, ensuring full coverage and an even layer.
Add Top Layer of Dough: Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and carefully place it on top of the cream cheese filling. Pinch seams together again to seal the filling inside and create a top crust.
Butter and Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Pour the melted butter evenly over the top dough layer. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon, then sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough layer.
Bake the Cheesecake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp, indicating it is fully cooked.
Cool and Serve: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or chilled as desired.

Notes

For added richness, drizzle honey over the cheesecake just before serving to enhance sweetness and flavor.
This dessert is perfect for potlucks, holidays, or as a make-ahead treat since it stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling texture.
Pinching seams tightly helps contain the filling and prevents leaks during baking.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican-American