Easy Sopapilla Cheesecake Dessert: A Sweet and Creamy Delight

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Sopapilla Cheesecake Dessert is a heavenly combination of creamy cheesecake filling sandwiched between layers of flaky pastry, all topped with a sweet cinnamon-sugar drizzle. This easy-to-make dessert is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Here’s how to prepare it.

Ingredients:

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

For the Pastry Layers:

  • 2 (8-ounce) cans crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cinnamon-Sugar Topping:

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Prepare Cheesecake Filling:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until it’s smooth and creamy.
  • Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until the mixture is smooth. Set aside.

3. Layer the Pastries:

  • Open one can of crescent roll dough and unroll it.
  • Press it into the bottom of the greased baking dish to form the first layer.
  • Pour the melted unsalted butter over the dough layer.
  • Spread the prepared cheesecake filling evenly over the dough.

4. Add the Top Pastry Layer:

  • Open the second can of crescent roll dough and unroll it.
  • Place it over the cheesecake filling, stretching it to cover as much as possible.

5. Create Cinnamon-Sugar Topping:

  • In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
  • Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top layer of dough.

6. Bake:

  • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown, and the cheesecake filling is set.

7. Cool:

  • Remove the Sopapilla Cheesecake Dessert from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature.

8. Slice and Serve:

  • Once cooled, slice the dessert into squares or rectangles.

9. Enjoy:

  • Serve your Easy Sopapilla Cheesecake Dessert squares as a delightful treat.

The rich creaminess of cheesecake is combined with the flaky goodness of pastry, all topped with a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping in this Easy Sopapilla Cheesecake Dessert. This dessert is simple to prepare but extremely satisfying. Whether you serve it at a family gathering, a potluck, or just as a special treat, it’s sure to please anyone who tastes its delectable layers.