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Sopapilla Cheesecake

Layers of crispy cinnamon-sugar tortilla chips, creamy cheesecake filling, and caramel sauce create a Tex-Mex dessert that's as stunning as it is simple. Ready in 30 minutes.

Total time
30 min
Servings
6
Calories
385
Protein
5g
Sopapilla Cheesecake
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut tortillas into triangles, then brush both sides with melted butter.

  2. Step 2

    Spread tortilla triangles on a baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mix.

  3. Step 3

    Bake tortillas 8–10 minutes until golden and crispy. Cool on the pan.

  4. Step 4

    Whisk cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and fluffy.

  5. Step 5

    Layer in a 9-inch dish or bowls: crispy tortilla chips, cheesecake mix, caramel sauce. Repeat.

  6. Step 6

    Top with a final drizzle of caramel and whipped cream if desired. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 9-inch baking dish or individual bowls
  • baking sheet
  • whisk
  • pastry brush
  • kitchen knife

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