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Heavenly Pumpkin Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Heavenly Pumpkin Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars Recipe


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  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 13 1x

Description

Spiced pumpkin sopapilla cheesecake bars deliver autumn comfort through layers of creamy filling and crisp pastry. Warm cinnamon and sweet pumpkin create a delightful Mexican-inspired dessert you’ll crave all season long.


Ingredients

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  • 2 (8 oz) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 1 ½ tsps cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ginger
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsps honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350F (175C), establishing an optimal baking environment with uniform heat distribution.
  2. Prepare Baking Surface: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish generously with butter or cooking spray, ensuring effortless dessert removal.
  3. Create Base Layer: Carefully unfurl the crescent roll dough, pressing it into the prepared dish to form a seamless, edge-to-edge foundation.
  4. Craft Cream Cheese Filling: Whisk cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until achieving a velvety, lump-free consistency.
  5. Layer and Assemble: Spread the cream cheese mixture uniformly across the dough base, then delicately drape the second crescent roll sheet over the filling, sealing the edges completely.
  6. Prepare Topping: Blend melted butter, cinnamon, and sugar to create a fragrant, golden-hued coating for the dessert.
  7. Finish and Bake: Lavish the butter-spice mixture over the top layer, ensuring comprehensive coverage, then bake for 30-35 minutes until the surface transforms to a rich, amber-brown and edges become slightly effervescent.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the dessert to rest and stabilize at room temperature, then slice into elegant squares, serving either chilled or at ambient temperature.

Notes

  • Prevent Dough Sticking: Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin to help unroll crescent dough smoothly without tearing.
  • Balance Cream Cheese Texture: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to achieve a silky, lump-free filling that spreads evenly.
  • Control Moisture Levels: Pat the crescent roll dough with paper towels to remove excess moisture, preventing soggy bottom layers.
  • Customize Spice Intensity: Adjust cinnamon quantity to match personal taste preferences, adding nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice for deeper flavor complexity.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 13
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 17 g
  • Sodium: 260 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 29 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg