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Sopapilla Cheesecake

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  • Author: ChefEmma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Sopapilla Cheesecake is a delicious layered dessert made with crescent roll dough, creamy cheesecake filling, and a buttery cinnamon-sugar topping that mimics the flavors of classic sopapillas.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • Honey, for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared dish, sealing the seams.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough layer.
  5. Unroll the second can of dough and place it over the cream cheese layer, pressing seams together gently.
  6. Pour melted butter evenly over the top layer of dough.
  7. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the buttered dough.
  8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
  9. Let cool slightly before cutting into squares. Drizzle with honey before serving, if desired.

Notes

  • Chill before cutting for cleaner slices if serving cold.
  • Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture and flavor.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg