Churro Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 0.5 cups white sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 2 , 7.5-ounce
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon orange zest , optional
• 2 , 8-ounce
• 0.25 cups salted butter , melted
• 2 tablespoons cajeta , Mexican caramel

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle ½ of the sugar mixture evenly in the bottom of the pan.

3. 3

   Place one crescent sheet in the pan, trimming to fit as needed.

4. 4

   To make the filling: Beat cream cheese, egg, vanilla, and orange zest together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.

5. 5

   Spread cream cheese filling evenly over crescent crust in pan.

6. 6

   Gently lay the remaining crescent sheet over the filling.

7. 7

   Pour melted butter over the top.

8. 8

   Sprinkle remaining sugar mixture evenly over top.

9. 9

   Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool slightly. Cut into bars. Serve warm or chill and serve within 24 hours. If desired, drizzle with Cajeta just before serving.