Description
Cream Cheese Squares deliver a delightful blend of creamy richness and sweet indulgence. Buttery graham cracker crust cradles a silky smooth filling that melts in your mouth, promising pure dessert bliss with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
Sweeteners:
- 4 cups (454 grams) confectioners sugar
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch (23×33 centimeters) baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring easy removal of the dessert later.
- Combine yellow cake mix, lightly beaten eggs, and softened unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl. Blend thoroughly until ingredients form a cohesive mixture. Press the resulting dough evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a uniform base layer.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, room-temperature cream cheese, and pure vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a silky, smooth texture with no lumps.
- Gently spread the cream cheese mixture over the cake base, ensuring an even distribution that covers the entire surface without creating air pockets.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Look for subtle golden-brown edges and a slightly set top as indicators of doneness. Avoid overbaking to maintain a soft, tender texture.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dessert to cool completely at room temperature. This resting period helps the layers set and makes cutting easier.
- Once cooled, use a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts to slice into neat, uniform squares. Serve and enjoy the creamy, decadent treat.
Notes
- Prep this dessert when craving something sweet and effortless.
- Chilling the squares overnight enhances their rich, creamy texture and allows flavors to meld beautifully.
- Cream cheese mixture works best when ingredients are completely at room temperature for smooth blending.
- Store leftover squares in an airtight container inside the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar on top for an elegant finishing touch that adds a delicate sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg