- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare First Layer:
- Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, covering the bottom completely.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Spread Cheesecake Mixture:
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent roll layer.
- Prepare Second Layer:
- Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and place it over the cream cheese layer. Try to cover the cream cheese mixture as evenly as possible.
- Brush with Melted Butter:
- Brush the top layer of crescent roll dough with melted butter.
- Sprinkle with Cinnamon-Sugar:
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the melted butter.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cheesecake layer is set.
- Cool:
- Allow the sopapilla cheesecake bars to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Drizzle with Honey (Optional):
- Drizzle honey over the top just before serving, if desired.
- Serve:
- Serve the sopapilla cheesecake bars at room temperature and enjoy!
These bars offer the delightful flavors of a sopapilla combined with the creamy richness of cheesecake. They are perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or whenever you’re craving a sweet treat.