Description
A decadent fusion dessert featuring a cinnamon-sugar cookie exterior and a molten cheesecake center, mimicking the flavors of a churro and a donut.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8oz softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop into small balls and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Cream together softened butter and 3/4 cup sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Stir in flour and baking powder until a soft dough forms.
- Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Flatten a tablespoon of dough, place a frozen cheese ball in the center, and seal the dough around it.
- Roll the stuffed ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, pressing firmly.
- Bake at 350F (175C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Spanish Fusion