Sopapilla Cheesecake Recipe
Layers of cream cheese, crescent dough, and a cinnamon sugar layer.
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Ingredients
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Sopapilla Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Sopapilla Cheesecake Directions
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
Prepare the Crescent Dough
Roll out one can of crescent dough and place it at the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Add the Cream Cheese Layer
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent layer.
Add the Second Dough Layer
Roll out the second can of crescent dough and place it over the cream cheese layer.
Make the Cinnamon Sugar Topping
In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar with the ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the top layer of crescent dough.
Melt the Butter
Melt the stick of unsalted butter and drizzle it over the top of the cheesecake.
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Cool and Serve
Allow the cheesecake to cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.