Description
Sweet Mexican pastry magic meets creamy cheesecake in this irresistible Sopapilla Cheesecake delight. Crisp cinnamon-sugar layers and rich cream cheese filling promise a dessert that transports you straight to flavor paradise.
Ingredients
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Pastry Ingredients:
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Dairy Ingredients:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Sweet and Spice Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature, then blend with egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Unroll puff pastry sheets and gently stretch them to create a uniform surface.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across one pastry sheet, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Cover the filled pastry with the second sheet, pressing edges to seal and create a sealed packet.
- Melt butter and mix with granulated sugar, then brush the entire surface of the pastry generously.
- Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the buttered pastry.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry turns golden brown and puffs up with a crispy exterior.
- Remove from oven and immediately drizzle honey across the top, allowing it to seep into the warm layers.
- Let the sopapilla cheesecake cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing to allow the filling to set.
- Cut into squares and serve warm, garnishing with additional cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- Cream Cheese Softening is Key: Ensure cream cheese reaches room temperature for smooth, lump-free blending that creates a velvety cheesecake filling.
- Pastry Stretching Technique: Gently extend puff pastry sheets to create an even surface, preventing uneven baking and maintaining a consistent texture.
- Sealing Edges Matters: Press pastry edges firmly to prevent filling leakage and create a clean, professional-looking dessert.
- Butter and Sugar Coating Trick: Generously brush melted butter and sprinkle sugar for a crispy, caramelized exterior that adds extra richness and crunch.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap traditional puff pastry with gluten-free alternatives made from almond or coconut flour for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg