Golden Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies Recipe for Sweet Fans
Sweet and indulgent churro cheesecake donut cookies dance between culinary traditions, blending Mexican-inspired flavors with decadent bakery magic.
Cinnamon-sugar coatings create an irresistible crunch that breaks through creamy cheesecake layers.
Each bite promises a delightful contrast of textures and rich, comforting tastes.
The classic churro meets innovative cookie techniques in this mouthwatering dessert.
Crisp edges and soft centers make these treats impossible to resist.
Crumbling cinnamon sugar across the top adds a final touch of rustic charm.
You won’t be able to stop at just one of these delectable, melt-in-your-mouth treasures.
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Make Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies at Home
Blend cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until silky smooth, creating a luscious base for your sweet treats.
Drop tiny spoonfuls of the creamy mixture onto a parchment-lined tray, then pop into the freezer for a quick chill that helps maintain the perfect texture.
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Quick Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Calories: 190 kcal
Servings: 12
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Crispy Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies Recipe
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 13 1x
Description
Churro cheesecake donut cookies blend Mexican pastry magic with creamy cheesecake indulgence. Crisp cinnamon-sugar edges and rich cream cheese filling promise a delightful dessert experience you’ll savor to the last crumb.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Cream Cheese Preparation: Thoroughly blend cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, uniform texture without any lumps.
- Filling Formation: Delicately pipe or spoon small, consistent cream cheese dollops onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring adequate spacing between each portion.
- Freezing Process: Place the baking sheet in the freezer, allowing the cream cheese portions to solidify completely for 30-40 minutes, maintaining their structural integrity.
- Dough Composition: Combine remaining ingredients to create a cohesive dough that will encase the frozen cream cheese filling, ensuring a smooth and pliable consistency.
- Assembly Technique: Carefully wrap each frozen cream cheese dollop within the prepared dough, meticulously sealing the edges to prevent leakage during baking.
- Coating Procedure: Roll the assembled pastries in a cinnamon-sugar mixture, creating a generous and even exterior that will caramelize during the baking process.
- Baking Execution: Position the prepared pastries on a clean baking sheet, then place in a preheated oven at 375°F, baking until golden brown and perfectly crisp around the edges.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from the oven and allow the churro cheesecake donut cookies to cool slightly, permitting the filling to set and the exterior to achieve maximum crunchiness.
Notes
- Chill Cream Cheese Strategically: Freeze cream cheese drops exactly 30-40 minutes to maintain perfect shape and prevent unwanted melting during mixing or baking.
- Handle Frozen Filling Delicately: Use quick, light touches when transferring frozen cream cheese drops to preserve their structured form and prevent unintended warming.
- Ensure Smooth Cream Cheese Base: Blend cream cheese mixture thoroughly, eliminating all lumps for a silky, consistent texture that enhances overall cookie quality.
- Precise Ingredient Preparation: Measure and organize all ingredients before starting to streamline the cooking process and guarantee a seamless recipe execution.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Jenna Hartley
Founder & Recipe Creator
Expertise
Education
Box Hill Institute, Melbourne
William Angliss Institute, Melbourne
Jenna is the heart of Picture Perfect Meals, turning simple ingredients into beautiful, easy‑to‑make dishes.
Growing up around family meals in Melbourne, she trained at Box Hill Institute and then perfected her pastry skills at William Angliss Institute. She loves mixing classic Australian flavors with fresh ideas to keep cooking fun and stress‑free.