Easy Sopapilla Cheesecake Recipe – A Simple, Delicious Dessert!

If you're anything like me, baking isn't exactly your favorite thing. I love cooking, but when it comes to desserts, I want something easy, foolproof, and absolutely delicious. That's why this Easy Sopapilla Cheesecake Recipe is a staple in my RV kitchen. It's one of those simple desserts that delivers big on flavor without requiring hours in the kitchen.

This recipe layers crescent roll dough sheets with a creamy cheesecake filling, a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture, and a final drizzle of honey for that classic sopapilla touch.

The result? Flaky, creamy, cinnamon-sugar goodness that tastes like you spent all day making it-but in reality, it only takes a few minutes to prep!

Let's Gather Up the Ingredients

Organizing all of your ingredients ahead of time not only streamlines the cooking process but also ensures you have everything required to complete the dish successfully. You can find the exact ingredient amounts in the recipe card below.

• Full-fat cream cheese - two packages softened to room temperature.

• Sugar- one cup of granulated sugar plus another half cup for the topping.

• Vanilla extract - be sure to use pure vanilla extract.

• Crescent roll dough - or crescent roll sheets if you can find them. Either works, but you will need two packages-one for the bottom layer and the other one for the top.

• Melted butter - one stick of butter. You can either melt it or bring it to room temperature and spread it over the crescent rolls. This gives the cinnamon sugar topping something to stick to and adds a rich buttery flavor.

• Cinnamon - for the cinnamon sugar topping.

• Honey - for drizzling over the top of the cheesecake when it comes out of the oven.

• Nonstick cooking spray - spray the pan to ensure the crescent rolls won't stick.

Now Let's Get Cooking These Easy Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

Step 1: Prep the Baking Dish

Preheat your oven to 350°F and coat the bottom of a 9X13 dish with nonstick cooking spray. This ensures your cheesecake bars won't stick!

Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling

Using a stand or hand mixer, beat together the packages of cream cheese, with one cup of sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl, until smooth and creamy. 

Step 3: Layer the Crescent Dough

Unroll one can of crescent rolls and press it into the bottom of the pan, making sure it reaches the edges. If you can find them, they come in sheets without the perforations. This makes the job that much easier. If not, simply pinch the perforations together.

Step 4: Add the Cream Cheese Mixture

Using a rubber spatula, spread the creamy cheesecake filling evenly over the dough layer.

Step 5: Add the Top Crust

Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and gently place it over the cheesecake layer.

Again, if you can't find crescent roll dough sheets, use regular crescent rolls and pinch the perforations together to create a seamless layer.

Step 6: Make the Cinnamon Sugar Layer

In a medium bowl, mix the remaining sugar with 1 ½ teaspoons of cinnamon. Pour the melted butter over the top of the dough, or just spread the softened butter like I did here. Then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on top.

Step 7: Bake to Golden Brown Perfection

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top crust is beautifully golden brown and slightly crisp.

Step 8: Drizzle with Honey & Cool

Once out of the oven, let it cool for a few minutes before adding a drizzle of honey for that authentic sopapilla flavor. Slice into squares and enjoy!

Storage Tips

If you have leftovers (which is rare in my house!), store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. These bars taste great cold or slightly warmed up!

FAQ - Common Questions About Sopapilla Cheesecake

Can I use homemade crescent dough?
Absolutely! If you prefer making your own dough, go for it. I just love the convenience of crescent roll dough sheets.

Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! You can bake this a day ahead and store it in an airtight container. Just let it come to room temp before serving, or warm it up slightly.

Can I add additional toppings?
Of course! Some people love adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream with sliced strawberries.

How do I know when it's done baking?
The top of the crescent roll dough should be golden brown and firm to the touch.

This easy sopapilla cheesecake recipe has become one of my favorite desserts, and I bet it will be for you, too. With its layers of crescent dough, rich cream cheese filling, and sweet cinnamon sugar layer, it's the perfect simple dessert that everyone will love.

Give it a try, and let me know what you think! 

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As always, I will be back next week with more delicious recipes from my RV kitchen to yours!