Crispy Air Fryer Churro Cheesecake Bites
These Crispy Air Fryer Churro Cheesecake Bites feature a crunchy cinnamon sugar coating with a creamy cheesecake center, made quickly and easily in the air fryer for a perfect homemade dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 package (8 oz / 227 g) crescent roll dough
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp (28 g) butter, melted
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
- Optional: honey for drizzling
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes). Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 large egg. Beat until fully combined and silky smooth. Set aside.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean surface. Press any perforations to seal and cut into 12 equal squares (about 3×3 inches).
- Place about 1 tablespoon of cheesecake filling in the center of each dough square. Fold the edges up and pinch tightly to seal completely, forming small balls. Ensure no filling leaks out.
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in a small bowl. In another bowl, mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 2 tsp cinnamon. Brush each bite with melted butter, then roll generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Place bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crisp, checking at 8 minutes to avoid over-browning.
- Let the bites cool for 3-5 minutes on a wire rack. Serve warm. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth filling. Seal dough edges tightly to prevent filling leakage. Preheat air fryer for best results. Avoid overcrowding the basket. Check bites at 8 minutes to prevent burning. Optionally dust with powdered sugar or drizzle honey after cooking. For gluten-free, use gluten-free dough; for vegan, use plant-based cream cheese and dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 bites
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 5
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