Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

Name: Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 - 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened; 2/3 c. granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/4 c. sour cream; 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract; Pinch kosher salt; 2 (8-oz.) tubes refrigerated Crescent rolls; 1 tbsp. melted butter; 2 tbsp. cinnamon sugar

By Lena AbrahamUpdated: Apr 28, 2025

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

3 Ratings

PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCE

Yields:

8 - 10 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

503

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preview for Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars Are A Crowd Favorite

Pillow-shaped fried pieces of dough, sopapillas are pretty perfect all on their own. The only thing that could possibly make them better? Adding in creamy, tangy cheesecake. These sopapilla cheesecake bars are a match made in heaven: crispy, sweet dough sandwiching a smooth cheesecake filling is a combination that can’t be beat. The best part? I’m using store-bought crescent dough, making this best-of-both-worlds treat even easier. So skip the fryer—make these bars instead for Cinco de Mayo, or anytime you’re craving an easy dessert in under an hour.

These bars are great on their own, but if you’re looking for the ultimate upgrade, top them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Make it homemade if you’re feeling fancy, or grab one of our favorite vanilla ice cream brands.

If you have any leftovers, store them in the fridge for around 3-4 days.

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PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCE

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Ingredients

Cooking spray
2
(8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup
granulated sugar
2
large eggs
1/4 cup
sour cream
1/2 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
2
(8-oz.) tubes refrigerated Crescent rolls
1 Tbsp.
melted butter
2 Tbsp.
cinnamon sugar

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a 9"-x-13" baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Step 2In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and salt. Using a hand mixer, beat all ingredients together until smooth.
3. Step 3Press one sheet crescent dough into prepared baking dish, stretching to reach all edges of baking dish. If dough is perforated, pinch all perforations closed.
4. Step 4Spread cheesecake mixture in an even layer and top with another layer of crescent dough. Brush top with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
5. Step 5Bake until crescent is golden and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.
6. Step 6Let cool and slice into squares.