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Irresistible Churro Cheesecake Bites

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These churro cheesecake bites combine a crunchy cinnamon-sugar coating with a creamy cheesecake center, served with a luscious chocolate dulce de leche sauce. Perfect for parties or a quick indulgent treat.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour (can use gluten-free flour for GF option)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar (for churro coating)
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for brushing the bites)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) dulce de leche (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 oz (56 g) dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt (optional, to balance sweetness)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1/3 cup sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract, mixing well.
  4. Slowly fold in 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and a pinch of salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of batter onto the baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Smooth tops lightly with a wet fingertip. Yield about 20-24 bites.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are set and tops are lightly golden but centers still soft.
  7. While baking, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tbsp cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Melt 2 tbsp butter and keep warm.
  8. When bites come out of the oven, cool for 3-5 minutes until warm enough to handle.
  9. Brush each bite with melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. Place on a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. To make the chocolate dulce de leche sauce, in a small saucepan over low heat combine 1/2 cup dulce de leche, 2 oz chopped chocolate, 2 tbsp heavy cream, and a pinch of sea salt.
  11. Stir constantly until smooth and glossy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  12. Serve the churro cheesecake bites on a platter with the warm chocolate dulce de leche sauce for dipping.

Notes

Do not skip brushing the bites with butter before rolling in cinnamon sugar to ensure coating sticks well. Avoid overbaking to keep centers creamy. Stir chocolate sauce continuously over low heat to prevent graininess. Bites can be made ahead and refrigerated; reheat briefly before serving. For vegan/dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese, coconut cream, and dairy-free chocolate. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend.

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