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Sopapilla Cheesecake Dessert is a heavenly blend of creamy cheesecake and the traditional Mexican pastry, sopapilla. This dessert combines the best of both worlds: the rich, velvety texture of cheesecake and the light, airy crispiness of sopapillas, all topped with a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests with its delightful flavors and textures.
The sopapilla is a traditional pastry that originated in South America and quickly became a staple in Mexican cuisine. Typically, sopapillas are fried dough pieces that puff up and become hollow inside, often drizzled with honey or dusted with cinnamon sugar. The combination of sopapillas with cheesecake is a modern twist that brings together the beloved flavors of Mexico with the creamy indulgence of a classic cheesecake. This fusion dessert has gained popularity for its simplicity and the delightful contrast of textures.
Easy Sopapilla Cheesecake Dessert
Ingredients:
- 16 ounces crescent rolls (packs of Pillsbury)
- 16 ounces cream cheese (packs of, room temperature)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- honey
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray. Press a can of the crescent rolls to the bottom of the dish, making sure to reach edges and keep together. * bake the first layer of crescent roll dough till just done maybe 5-8 minutes. (Optional, that way I make sure it is done. I don’t like raw dough) Combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Spread mixture over crescent rolls. Roll the remaining crescent roll over the top and stretch to the edges and seal. Brush across the entire top of the crescent roll with the melted butter. Sprinkle the top with 1 tablespoon cinnamon and 4 tablespoons of sugar Bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Eat warm (it will be a hot mess!) or let cool and chill for several hours before serving. Slice into triangles or squares, drizzle with a little honey if you like and serve.
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