When I was in college, I spent one summer working at a popular Mexican restaurant in my hometown. At that point, I didn’t really know much about Mexican food, aside from that I liked pretty much everything I had tried. During my training period, I had to learn about all the food on the menu, memorizing all the ingredients, what everything was, what it was served with etc (if you have worked in a restaurant, this is likely a familiar process to you). Flautas, Chile Rellenos, Tamles, Flan…everything was delicious, and it was rare I came across something I didn’t enjoy. After a couple months of working there, they decided to feature a limited time ‘special’ dessert. This was the first time I had heard about Sopapilla cheesecake….a mexican spin on cheesecake. This dessert is incredibly easy to make, and affordable, and they are delicious. Hosting a party? Pair this with some Mexican Baked Eggs or Black Bean and Potato Enchiladas and be on your way! These Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars are the perfect addition to any fiesta!
I have lightened up this dessert by using neufatchel cheese in place of cream cheese, but you could also use cream cheese. In my opinion, if didn’t make any change on the taste.
Recipe adapted from Pillsbury
Yum, sounds like a keeper to me! Thanks
You have to try them!
oh! I would love to try these; this is the first time I have heard of “neufatchel cheese” and of Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars too
Neufatchel cheese is just like cream cheese. I can taste like no difference, yet is has 50% less fat than regular cream cheese. I literally use it in everything that calls for cream cheese. If you have Kroger, they have it right next to the cream cheese…it looks JUST LIKE cream cheese, in the box, but it’s called neufatchel cheese. You should definitely try it!
Thank you, I looked for it couldn’t find it but I was in a hurry, will try to look for it this weekend! Thanks!
Good luck!
You can find it in most Supermarkets (at least here you can), it is usually right next to the Cream Cheese. I’ve even tried the store brands and can’t taste any difference between them. Good luck =)
Pinned it!! Yum!
They are so good!
ooooohhhhh!! I’ve had these at a party before and they were SO good… I’m drooling just looking at your pictures!
You should totally make them!
Oh my goodness. These look amazing! I’m going to have to make these the next time we have company (otherwise I might eat them all myself!) I found you through the LLR linky party & would love for you to stop my blog if you have a chance! (http://justdoityall.com)
Thank you, Amy! I stopped by your blog and FB page and love it!!
YUMMO WOW these look sooo good! Thanks for sharing!