Easy Sopapilla Cheesecake Recipe

If you like churros or sopapillas, you are going to love this sopapilla cheesecake recipe! With a sweetened cream cheese filling sandwiched between layers of crescent rolls and topped with buttery cinnamon sugar, these cheesecake bars are a fun and delicious twist on sopapillas, a traditional dessert originating in New Mexico.
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[@Jean-cm4fq]

Dear John, since I started watching your videos my family has commented that I’ve really “upped my game” with cooking. Thanks from Massachusetts ❤

[@tridek1949]

Awww, this is the nicest Dear John letter I've ever seen!

[@margaretjacobs4016]

And my waistline has grown😂

[@graniabenge2814]

I'm clapping for a custard slice recipe, please, John!

[@thefceUSMC]

I have made this hundreds of times. I have found that once you put the bottom layer of the crescent rolls in, that if you back that for 5-10 minutes before you put the cream cheese mixture in that the bottom isn't as prone to being soggy.

[@NyxaGrayheart]

nice tip, ill defiantly try that

[@TheBootyBurglar]

What do you mean by 'back that'? Do you mean just let that layer sit for 5-10 mins before putting the filling on?

[@Martina1192]

I’ve made it many times too (the original Pillsbury version I described above), but it’s never ever been soggy. Maybe just needs to bake longer?

[@thefceUSMC]

@@Martina1192 Perhaps. I will try it again without the prebake but I do like the bottom a little crunchy, so I might be just nitpicking.

[@Martina1192]

@@thefceUSMC just a note that a pan used makes a huge difference. If you use something light, pale color and shiny, it will not be near as nice on the bottom as if you used a dark pan. That’s why older baking sheets that darkened from use work much better for browning than new shiny pans. That could be it too. :)

[@barbp2768]

The ‘POP’ always startles me even though I know it’s going to happen!😮

[@Martina1192]

I’ve been making this recipe for years, and we love it too. It’s original recipe from Pilsbury website. I also adjust sugar and butter amount as needed. And it doesn’t call for egg in the filling, it doesn’t need it at all. It’s really nice and creamy cheesecake filling which works great as filling in other desserts too (like Danish style pastries, or other puff pastry deserts. Ask me if you want more info.). I also never use a mixer for it, but you certainly can. If the cream cheese is nice and soft, it mixes nicely with sugar and vanilla just using a whisk. More tips- spray pan with Pam, no need for butter. Also, no need to roll the top crescent dough for the top (or bottom). Just place it on top straight from the can, as it bakes it will puff up and close all gaps. Use larger 13x9 pan, so it has room to spread (some can be slightly smaller). I don’t do so much butter on top, that’s way too much. 2-3 Tbs is enough. No need for a brush either, just even it out across top with back of the spoon. Also, you put 1 cup of sugar in cream cheese filling (you can reduce sugar to 1/2 or 3/4 cups too), and on top only 2-4 tablespoons, up to you. And I think recipe calls for 1 Tbs cinnamon, so I definitely recommend using plenty. 1 tsp is not enough for me, you want great, strong cinnamon flavor. Also, it’s delicious warm and also cold from the fridge. Different people prefer it differently. :) Hopefully this helps to simplify it even more. It’s a great dessert that I’ve successfully doubled for parties too, by using a really large cookie sheet and just putting 2 next to each other. Using parchment paper can be helpful too, to prevent any sticking.

[@enjelikah]

I really wish I would’ve read this about the butter because it was entirely too much. I had to spoon some off of it towards the end! I should’ve taken it off before I put it in the oven, but I figured it would just work like TV magic idk lol

[@Martina1192]

@@enjelikah ah, sorry! I bet it was still delicious! :) We love that recipe (the way I described it above, from Pillsbury), and especially with lots of cinnamon, but yeah, totally unnecessary to use so much butter. I’ve also reduced sugar quite a bit in the filling and top successfully, because some people don’t like it as sweet. And like I said, no egg needed, either. I updated the comment above with more tips, so hopefully it helps others too. Thanks for reminding me about it, I might make it tomorrow. :)

[@darlyswynn5594]

So delicious! I found this recipe in an old “Pillsbury Bake-Off” cookbook decades ago, and have made it too many times to count. Always a treat, and have never received anything but compliments.

[@MarlenePellegrino]

I've gone to culinary school and have run my own kitchen at a country club but your recipes are always inspiring

[@Florkl]

The little “pop” effect on the crescent roll can that you accidentally popped was such a nice touch

[@cathybrown4102]

I’ve made this and put a cream cheese filling topped with canned cherries before putting on the top layer of dough. After it baked I made a powdered sugar glaze. Really good

[@DavidBrown-ye5xv]

I’ve made this for a while. Usually put apple pie filling on top of the cheesecake and then the top crust topped with cinnamon sugar. Crowd favorite

[@marianfisher2742]

Just took this out of my oven. Smells awesome, super easy to make! Can't wait for it to cool!

[@melissaweyrick5311]

I have seen Pillsbury cinnamon rolls rolled out flat to make pie crust. I would be tempted to do that also.

[@joelaballister8567]

I’m trying this tonight.

[@jyzxl]

@@joelaballister8567how was it!!

[@joelaballister8567]

@@jyzxl delicious, however, the bottom was a little… burnt 😆. Honestly this recipe is enough just the way it is!

[@delilahboa]

As someone who used to make packaging, you wouldn’t believe the work that goes into making even the simplest cartons and boxes, you would never just open a box and discard (hopefully re-cycle) it again without examining it completely 😊 and appreciate the effort it’s taken to get it into your home 😊

[@MrMeowmixcookies]

Omg been craving sopapillas for a month cant no way. Sometimes the easy way is best way and right in front of you

[@ADHDpancakesurprise]

I just saw the title of this and my southern came all the way out. Do what now? A what cheesecake? I'm in. I haven't even seen the video and I'm IN. TAKE ME ON THIS JOURNEY.

[@spanish_regime_4hundred363]

Made this recipe for years. It’s a family favorite. ❤️

[@vickiel914]

Yum! I discovered these several years ago and they are fantastic! Very easy to make, or I wouldn't make them!

[@emilyandellie0610]

John, you make everything recipe look so simple and delicious, and what do you know, they are simple and delicious. I can’t tell you how many recipes of yours I’ve made for my family. Keep them coming!

[@PearlPrinces100]

The Preppy Kitchen chef turns out the best recipes ever. I'm watching this video from South Africa while having a cuppa hot coffee... when the cinnamon sugar was sprinkled my mouth was watering 🤤 The slices look so yum😋

[@codename495]

Puff pastry makes a nice base also.

[@DailyPositiveAffirmatives]

Love sopapillas. Love cheesecake. Sounds like a winning combination!😂

[@mantra4ia]

OMG, a Greek custard slice is what I'm craving right now. Hit me with that Galaktoboureko honey philo.

[@Pineapplepgh1]

Just the fact that you did not dive under the table when the "pop happened" like I would have done blew me away. Can't wait to try this recipe. Thanks !!! 🥰

[@Fettuccinithings]

I always love your videos the energy is so positive and makes my day better.

[@JoanaJ4]

It’s like a churro cheesecake!!

[@ashleys4652]

Yes! I have made this recipe for years and this is what I call it.

[@Gvno347]

NOOOOOOOO . I saw this and looked so damn good want it

[@BAW5tawn]

Exactly that!!!

[@geetabalram1691]

Can’t wait to try thisb

[@marthasoria953]

This recipe sounds so yummy. Right after I make the dough for your chocolate crinkle cookies, I'm going to make this one also.😊

[@queenvashtiful]

I just made this - it was amazing. However, I was all out of vanilla, so I used Captain Morgan instead. So good. So so so good.

[@alixaugustine9599]

I have used this recipe for years. It’s so easy and soooo yummy. I usually halve the recipe since I’m cooking for 2.

[@tatzja8074]

The first time I made it I sent some home for my teenage nephew. He texted me at like midnight and said, “I don’t know what this is, but it’s DELICIOUS.” I think of that every time I make it. Always a hit at potlucks.

[@lulububu721]

Oh boy!! Does that ever look delicious John and even I could probably make it lol!!! In fact….I will give it a go I think tomorrow, thank you for sharing with us, I love watching and listening, I get ridiculously excited when a new one comes up bwahahahahaha Love you guys!! 💕 Tina 💕

[@kathyaschenbach8081]

Looks amazing our kids are crazy for cheesecake! So I will be trying it for sure!

[@tracymyers9771]

Okay... I am going to do this one too! I've never been disappointed yet.

[@TeresaCAUBLE]

❤You’re baking is the best ❤

[@maureensurdez7841]

Oh my either your mother was a wonderful cook and you modeled yourself after her or she was a terrible cook and you decided you were going to learn to cook all the good things that were coming out between the 50s and 80s. This is so much fun to watch you. Enjoy this food, thank you

[@MrsSanch-xj4px]

My family has been making this for years, ooooh y'all don't understand how delicious this is😩👌🏼🩷

[@Slayson77]

Made these today, turned out great! Thanks👍🏼

[@christinelewis1825]

Another delicious looking recipe! I will definitely be making this!

[@cherylagnew5980]

Thank you for sharing this easy recipe ! 👍🥰👍❤️😋😋😋😋😋😁

[@tinahartline1998]

Oh my the first time I tried this dessert, was at a church pot luck. So good for anytime of the year.❤

[@themomphone9209]

Wow. This was so easy and is insanely good! I’m such a fan of all your bakes and use all your recipes!

[@wendyvilla7811]

I started watching your videos and trying the recipes. It’s been 6 weeks now and my husband said he has fallen in love all over again! Thank you 😅

[@Sur5r1]

Oh My Goodness! More cinnamon! Lol. Those look divine - I am going to have to make these. I might pop a twist and add a blueberry sauce I make, or even some orange marmalade I made - heck mix it up and make 3 or 4 different kinds! My Family and Friends would love getting one or two of these! I'll be lucky to get one.. thanks for the recipe, can't wait to start baking!

[@blackfoot_jedi8670]

Been making these for years. Never knew what it was called. I usually make it around Christmas time. They are my sister’s favorite.

[@rosebayer114]

Great video as always! I have a strange request for you. The recipe title starts with "Easy" which is wonderful when you want something quick and easy but just for the fun of it, what if you shared a really difficult recipe? Something even you get nervous about making? If there's such a thing, lol I love a challenge. Thank you for sharing your talent with everyone. 🙂

[@SavoryExperimentsCooking]

John, I love this mashup of these two delicious desserts! What a great idea!

[@hannahr9317]

I bake for my weekly grief group and I made this for us tonight! It was so easy, thank you for this awesome recipe. I know everyone is going to love it ❤ Update: the crowd went wild! You never disappoint, John!

[@cindygrammer645]

I think that this is going to be a family favorite requested every single time we get together‼️🤤 Thank you‼️‼️😁

[@cooneywi]

I used to make a variation of this amazingly easy and very delicious cheese cake, flavored with lemon. It is the same recipe, different flavor. Now I want to make it again. I don't remember if the top was frosted or left plain. So yummy.

[@jennylight6434]

I have been make this for years my family loves it I usually make it for Christmas day breakfast

[@StorytimewithSai]

Looks delicious 😋 Thank you for sharing this recipe 🥰

[@yojire]

i made this with dinner tonight cause it was so simple, it was really good, thank you!

[@betty4gators]

This looks so good! I am a big cheese cake lover but these bars seem even better than the traditional cheese cake. Can not wait to try this recipe!

[@maryanndixon4365]

I can't tell you how many of your recipes I've made. Always great!

[@alexandralopez9429]

Made it last night. Super easy and delicious! Thank you ✨

[@leonguglielmetti]

Wow amazing

[@theburr]

YES to a custard slice recipe! 😋

[@nimcokeyse383]

Beautiful cake Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MamasLab-101]

what a great idea to use Billsburry crescent rolls! ,that's looks yummy!

[@NormieNeko]

I made Paula Dean's ooey gooey butter cake for a church picnic, and it was confused for a "sopapilla cake." I said nothing but was curious. I guess this is it. I admit it is similar, but my top layer came out toasty, and I sprinkled enough powdered sugar that it honestly resembled a sopapilla cheesecake. I'll try this one next time, lol. Who knows if someone might confuse it for the other.

[@edwarren8541]

Whenever I hear/see sopapilla, I always think of fry bread -- like you get at the Fry Bread House in Phoenix or from the Tohono O'odham vendors at San Xavier Mission. I know there are multiple versions. Here in Michigan, a sopapilla dessert is a sweet, soft fried tortilla chips with cinnamon and sugar.

[@user-ei8qw8tr2f]

That looks absolutely delicious. Going to try it. Your recipes are so cool and you always look happy.😊

[@tracyalonzi-tj3do]

Hi John I just made your sopapilla cheesecake and wow so easy and sooooo yummy!!! Definitely will be making this again!!! Thanks for sharing

[@nolancramer1198]

amazing recipe. I always wondered what those crescent sheets were used for! It would be awesome if you showed those in another recipe!

[@bee3027]

Another great recipe. Cannot wait to make this. Thank you for sharing John!

[@nancyblair6187]

Yes, please give us a custard slice video! This one also looks incredible, though. I love a thinner cheesecake!

[@mmakomanyatja5213]

Classic my friend hmmmm many thanks bless to your family much appreciated what you do

[@eerye70]

I am going to have to try this very very soon. It looks amazing.

[@tishw4576]

I'm in heaven!!!!

[@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall]

Best’s version of cheesecake on the planet

[@dlamkey2712]

Ive made this several times. So good and always a hit!

[@dpowell8340]

John, thanks for the quick cheesecake recipe. I love cheesecake and will try this recipe soon. Anyway, to make cheesecake fast...LOVE IT!!

[@jmatsko25]

Hi John. Made this cheesecake and it is sooo good. It's in my KEEPER binder.😊

[@dennisrobinson4588]

I am making this recipe today! Love them❤❤❤❤

[@crystalnam-rangel]

Omg, trying this. My Grandmother used to make these!!!

[@annsalty5615]

I would use crescent dough I make myself, real food, vs what those rolls in a can have in them. I gotta try this! 👍

[@helenabraha2059]

You realy realy nice beaker thank u so much & bless u

[@resourcefulgirl]

I made this and it was delish!!

[@tracyalonzi-tj3do]

Definitely trying this!!!! Super easy! ❤❤

[@rachaellouis7533]

"Yeahhh" to custard slice recipe ❤

[@kellyh7158]

Omg this looks amazing! I am totally going to go grocery shopping tomorrow so that I can get everything to make this! Thank you for sharing the recipe 👍🏼😄

[@kellyh7158]

Update: I made this and it was super delicious and easy to make with the Pillsbury crescent rolls. I brought it to work and the entire tray was gone in a day. I also used a glass pan to make it and it worked perfectly fine. Thank you for the recipe. I will 100% be making this again. It was tasty both warm out of the oven and chilled from the fridge

[@HadassahBallesteros-cp8yj]

@preppy kitchen I made this recipe, but the crust came out soggy but it still tasted good.

[@ashleys4652]

This is my go to dessert when I make any Mexican meal. Kids and adults love it. Except I have never measured the top layer of dough. 😉

[@marywood8241]

This looks amazing! Thank you for sharing this!!

[@piksarorn1608]

I love you ❤for this recipe

[@dorothygarcia6206]

🥰I love you for this recipe 🤌🏼 Thank you!

[@spidor30]

Instead of plain cheesecake, I used chocolate cheesecake filling. Worth it!

[@FlynnMorrow81]

Hi John! I love making your stuff, and my family loves me making your stuff. Thank you so much! Any chance you could make homemade pop tarts?

[@angeliqueuwingabire5210]

Delicious

[@T-Bonebubba]

I think that the crumbles That you put on your coffee cake recipe Would go really well on top of this Instead of the cinnamon sugar

[@lorrainecarlson123]

Oh mygosh. I'm so making this with my granddaughter.

[@britneyalford7564]

I've had a recipe like this saved since high school and have never made it 😭 SEEING THIS IS A GO FOR ME TO MAKE IT

[@GuadalupeHernandez-fz8pe]

Looks amazing! Can you make a cheddar jalapeño sourdough bread?😊

[@dixiecup3928]

This looks soooo gooood! Its a keeper!!!

[@crystaldance5731]

Delicious recipe thankyou 😊❤️

[@anthonydolio8118]

Yum. Thank you.

[@danielfox2727]

Wendy Williams is your hero? Also I can't wait to make this for a dinner party. It kinda delicious!

[@delilahboa]

👏🏻 Custard Slice! Great video as always……thanks John ❤😊

[@lachauntiswashington231]

Looks good👍👍

[@sallychristensen2727]

From Australia, what could I use to replace the pastry? Looks so delicious 👏👏👏👏👏

[@user-nh3hn4xe7e]

Cream cheese 💖 Granulated sugar 🤘 Vanilla 💟 Trim the edges of the pastry 👄 Butter 💚 Granulated sugar 😵 Cinnamon powder 💃