Cinco de Mayo Sopapilla Bars (Printable)

Flaky crescent dough, silky cream cheese filling and cinnamon-sugar topping for festive Sopapilla Cheesecake bars.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough

→ Cream Cheese Filling

02 - 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
04 - 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

→ Topping

05 - ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
07 - 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan.
02 - Unroll one can of crescent dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
03 - In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
04 - Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough layer.
05 - Unroll the second can of crescent dough and gently place it over the cream cheese layer, pressing to cover as completely as possible.
06 - Pour the melted butter over the top layer of dough, spreading evenly.
07 - Mix 1/3 cup sugar with cinnamon, then sprinkle generously over the buttered surface.
08 - Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
09 - Remove from oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into bars. Serve warm or chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No one ever guesses just how simple the secret really is—store-bought dough works magic with creamy filling and cinnamon sugar.
  • I keep this recipe handy because it’s reliable for impromptu gatherings, always vanishing in seconds whether served warm or chilled.
02 -
  • Rushing to cut while hot leaves you with a gooey mess—patience pays off in neat, beautiful bars.
  • The time I forgot to pinch the dough seams shut, filling oozed out into caramelized corners (delicious, but tough to slice!).
03 -
  • Nobody regrets using real butter over substitutes—the top caramelizes just right and tastes phenomenal.
  • Sneak in an extra splash of vanilla for bonus bakery aroma that gets everyone peeking in the kitchen.
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