Best 4 Cream Cheese Bars I Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable treat with our Cream Cheese Bars, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These delightful bars feature a buttery shortbread crust, a creamy and tangy cheesecake filling, and a sweet and fruity topping.

Our recipe collection offers three variations of this classic dessert, each with its own unique twist. The classic Cream Cheese Bars are a timeless favorite, featuring a luscious cheesecake filling and a simple powdered sugar topping. For a burst of citrusy flavor, try our Lemon Cream Cheese Bars, which combine the tang of lemon with the richness of cream cheese. And for a decadent chocolate experience, our Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars are the perfect choice, boasting a rich chocolate filling and a decadent chocolate ganache topping.

These Cream Cheese Bars are not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. Serve them as an elegant dessert at your next dinner party, or enjoy them as a sweet treat with your afternoon coffee. They are also a perfect addition to any bake sale or potluck. With their irresistible combination of flavors and textures, these Cream Cheese Bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CREAMY CHEESECAKE BARS



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With a very rich, creamy cheesecake filling over a thick nutty crust, it's not difficult to figure out why people love Becky Stone's bars so much! They come from her kitchen in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground walnuts
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup cold butter
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine the flour, walnuts and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside 2/3 cup for topping; press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk, lemon juice and vanilla just until blended. Pour over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture., Bake 15-20 minutes or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAM CHEESE BARS



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I found this among some old recipes. It's clipped from a newspaper dated January 31, 1971. Keeping it here for safekeeping.

Provided by IAcupcake

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h7m

Yield 1 pan

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup sugar
8 ounces cream cheese
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • For the crust, cream the butter and the sugar. Add the flour and nuts. Mix will be crumbly. Reserve one cup for topping.
  • Press into a 9x9 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
  • For the filling, blend sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients. Spread over the crust, sprinkle with reserved topping, and bake at 350 degrees for 25 mintues until knife comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2743.7, Fat 185.9, SaturatedFat 94.7, Cholesterol 627.8, Sodium 1224.3, Carbohydrate 234.2, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 123.8, Protein 46.9

CREAM CHEESE BARS I



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This cookie has a chewy bottom crust with a sweet cream cheese layer on top. I like this best with a yellow or lemon cake mix.

Provided by Charlene

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cake Mix Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
½ cup butter, melted
1 egg, beaten
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 eggs, beaten
3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 15 x 10 inch sheet pan.
  • Mix together cake mix, butter or margarine, and 1 egg. Press mixture into pan.
  • In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, 2 eggs, and confectioners' sugar. Pour mixture on top of cake mixture.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool, and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.1 calories, Carbohydrate 69.1 g, Cholesterol 88.2 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 410.6 mg, Sugar 53.1 g

CREAM CHEESE CRESCENT BARS



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Make and share this Cream Cheese Crescent Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, seperated
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, seperated
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • line the bottom of a greased 13x9" baking pan with one package of crescent rolls.pinching seams together; set aside.
  • blend cream cheese, vanilla, sugar and egg yolk together.spread evenly over crust --
  • gently place remaining crescent roll dough on top, pinching seams together.
  • set aside.
  • whisk egg white until frothy, brush over the top of dough.
  • sprinkle with topping, bake at 350* until golden about 25-30 minutes.
  • slice into bars to serve.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cream cheese for a smooth and creamy filling.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough crust.
  • Bake the bars until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.
  • For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
  • Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract to the batter for extra flavor.
  • Sprinkle the bars with powdered sugar before serving.
  • Serve the bars with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Cream cheese bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a potluck, a birthday party, or just a casual get-together. With their creamy filling and buttery crust, cream cheese bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give cream cheese bars a try. You won't be disappointed.

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