Best 20 Cream Cheese Squares Recipes

STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Beat butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together in a medium bowl until well combined. Add flour and continue to beat until dough comes together and is no longer dry.
• Press the dough into an 8x8-inch pan, smoothing the surface evenly with your fingers. Prick the dough all over with a fork to allow any steam to escape.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the edges begin to brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.
• Meanwhile, make the filling. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Fold in whipped topping until combined. Refrigerate while the shortbread cools and you prepare the strawberry topping.
• Whisk water, sugar, and cornstarch together in a small pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Add gelatin and whisk until incorporated. Remove from heat and set aside to cool, whisking occasionally to prevent a skin from forming on the top.
• Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled shortbread. Top evenly with sliced strawberries then pour gelatin mixture evenly over the strawberries. Refrigerate until set. Cut into squares

CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Unroll one tube of dough and place in a lightly greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Seal seams and perforations; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over dough. , Unroll remaining tube of dough and place over cream cheese mixture, stretching to fit. Brush butter evenly over top; sprinkle with cinnamon and remaining sugar. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool; cut into squares.

PECAN CREAM CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, 1 egg and butter until blended. Stir in pecans. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and remaining eggs until smooth. Pour over pecan mixture. , Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack; cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

LEMON CREAM CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*F. Lightly grease an 8" square baking pan with butter.
• For the base:.
• Process the flour and confectoner's sugar in a food processor for several seconds. Add the butter and process until the dough comes together, 20 to 30 seconds.
• Pat the dough gently over the bottom of prepared pan and about 1" up the sides. Glaze it with the egg white: Pour the egg white on the dough and tip the pan from side to side so the white spreads over the surface. Pour off the excess.
• Bake the base on the center oven rack until golden, about 25 minutes. Place the base in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to cool completely. Keep on the oven.
• Meanwhile prepare the topping:.
• Using an electric mixer on medium high speed, cream the cream cheese, sugar, and lemon zest together in a medium bowl till light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Stop the mixer once or twice to scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula.
• Add the sour cream and lemon juice and beat the mixture on medium high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape the bowl.
• Add the eggs and vanilla and beat on medium high speed until smooth and creamy,about 10 seconds. Spread the topping evenly over the base.
• Bake the bars on the center oven rack until the top is slightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry, about 1 hour. If the topping bubbles up during baking, prick the bubbles with a toothpick or a thin knife.
• Allow the bars to cool completely on a rack. Cut them with the point of a thin sharp knife that is dipped in hot water and wiped dry before each cut.

SPINACH AND CREAM CHEESE PHYLLO SQUARES

Steps:

• whip cream cheese until smooth.
• add in spinach, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.
• put 2 tbsp of butter in a 1/2 sheet pan.
• Unroll the phyllo dough and put half on the bottom of the pan.
• Spread the filling in an even layer and top with the other half of the phyllo dough. Cut into 24 squares and pour butter all over the top.
• Make a egg and milk mixture and pour over the butter and place in the oven at 350 for 25 mins or until lighty browned.

CREAM CHEESE CHOCOLATE SQUARES

Steps:

• microwave 3/4 cup of margarine and 2 oz. chocolate squares until melted. Stir together.
• Stir in graham cracker crumbs, coconut and peanuts (I don't use the coconut because my husband doesn't like it). Press mixture onto bottom of 13x9 inch backing pan. Chill 30 minutes.
• Mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla until well blended. Spread over graham cracker crust. Chill 30 minutes.
• Microwave reamaining margarine and chocolate squares until melted. Mix well, and then spread over the cream cheese layer. Chill until chocolate is hardened.
• cut into squares and serve. Hint: Warm a knife with warm water to cut without cracking the chocolate topping.
• The review reminded me that I do double my chocolate topping. It just makes it that much better!

APRICOT ALMOND CREAM CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Set oven 350 degrees.
• Set rack to second lowest position.
• Butter a 13x9 baking pan.
• In a bowl, combine cake mix and melted butter; mix at low speed until crumbly.
• Stir in almonds.
• Reserve 1 cup base mixture.
• Press remaining mixture in bottom of greased pan.
• Carefully spread 1-1/2 cup preserves over base.
• In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, salt, vanilla and egg until well blended.
• At low speed, mix in 1/3 cup preserves.
• Carefully spread mixture over base.
• Combine reserved 1 cup base mixture and coconut; sprinkle over filling.
• Bake for 30-40 mins, or until very lightly golden brown, and center is set.
• cool, and then refrigerate overnight.
• Cut into small squares.

BLUEBERRY - CREAM CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Combine cornstarch, sugar, water and blueberries in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened; cool. Combine cracker crumbs into bottom of foil-lined 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Mash cream cheese until soft; beat in sugar and vanilla gradually. Fold in whipped topping; drop by spoonfuls over crumb mixture. Spread gently with spatula. Spread blueberry filling evenly over cheese mixture; spread with remaining cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture; chill overnight. Use foil to remove dessert from pan. Place dessert on platter; cut into squares. Yield: 15 servings.

PINEAPPLE CREAM CHEESE JELLO SQUARES

Steps:

• 1. Drain pineapple well. Reserving juice and add water to it to make 2 1/4 cups of liquid.
• 2. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese with dry jello, until well combined.
• 3. Bring pineapple liquid to a boil and combine with the cream cheese mixture. Stir until jello and cream cheese are dissolved. Refrigerate until jello is almost set, but still a little jiggly. About 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
• 4. Add the pineapple and nuts and stir well to combine. Pour mixture into an 8 inch pan and spread evenly.
• 5. Cover and refrigerate for at least a few hours until set well. Cut into squares and serve with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, 3 eggs, sugar and vanilla. Mix well and then press into a greased 9x13 baking pan (using a piece of wax paper over the mixture will allow for easier spreading).
• In a large mixing bowl combine cake mix, 1 egg, margarine. Pour mixture from bowl over mix in pan.
• Bake at 300F for 45-55 minutes. Cool.
• Cut into squares to serve.

EASY LEMON SQUARES W/ CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350. Spray a 9 x 13" pan w/ cooking spray. In bowl, combine cake mix, 1 egg and oil, mix until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup of mix. Lightly pat remaining mix into bottom of pan, bake 15 min, or until light brown. In bowl, beat together 1 egg, cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Spread over baked crust. Sprinkle w/ reserved cake mix. bake 15 min or until light brown. Cool. Cut into squares.

CREAM CHEESE PECAN CROISSANT SQUARES

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 375°F. Unroll 1 can of dough; place in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Press in bottom to form crust; firmly press perforations to seal.
• 2. In medium microwave-safe bowl, combine cream cheese and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Microwave on HIGH for 30 to 45 seconds or until warm. Stir cream cheese mixture until smooth; spread evenly over dough in pan.
• 3. Unroll second can of dough on work surface. Press to form 13x9-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal. Carefully place over cream cheese mixture.
• 4. In small bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Sprinkle with pecans. Pour melted butter evenly over dough.5 Bake at 375°F. for 20 to 27 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Cut into squares. Serve warm or cool. Store in refrigerator.

COCONUT CREAM CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
• In a bowl, mix the cake mix, butter or margarine, 1 egg and 1 tbsp water.
• Press the mixture into the bottom the prepared pan.
• Sprinkle the coconut over the cake mixture; set aside.
• In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, icing sugar, 3 eggs and vanilla.
• Pour evenly over the coconut (do not mix).
• Bake for 40-45 minutes.
• Cool before cutting into slices.

CHERRY CREAM CHEESE SQUARES (NO BAKE RECIPE)

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients for crust. Press into ungreased 13x9" pan. Refrigerate.
• 2. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 c powdered sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Fold in marshmallows and whipped cream. Spread mixture over the crust.
• 3. In small bowl, comine pie filling & almond extract. Carefully spread over cream cheese layer.
• 4. Refrigerate for several hours or until firm.

CREAM CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
• Press one can of the crescent rolls into the bottom of the prepared pan. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Spread over the crescent layer. Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and lay them on top of the cream cheese layer. Do not press down. Pour the melted margarine over the entire pan. Combine the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is crisp and golden.

CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan. 2.Press one can of the crescent rolls into the bottom of the prepared pan. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Spread over the crescent layer. Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and lay them on top of the cream cheese layer. Do not press down. Pour the melted margarine over the entire pan. Combine the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. 3.Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is crisp and golden.

CREAM CHEESE CINNAMON SQUARES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Unroll 1 of the cans of crescent dough. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-inch baking pan to form a crust, firmly pressing the seams together to seal.
• 2. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, vanilla, egg and 1/2 cup of the sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Spread onto the crust.
• 3. Unroll the remaining can of crescent dough onto a large sheet of wax paper. Pat out dough to form a 13x9-inch rectangle, pressing the seams together to seal. Invert over the cream cheese mixture to form the top crust; discard the wax paper.
• 4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Combine the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and the cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle over the squares before cutting.

CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• 2. Grease 13x9-inch pan, unroll 1 tube of crescent rolls and put into bottom of pan.
• 3. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, 1 cup of sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
• 4. Spread over dough.
• 5. Unroll the other tube of crescent rolls and place over the top of the cream cheese mixture in pan, stretching to fit.
• 6. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 cup sugar mixed with a lot of cinnamon.
• 7. Bake in oven for 20-25 minutes, until dough is browned.
• 8. Cool and cut into squares. Good warm or chilled.

AVOCADO CREAM CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• FIRST LAYER:.
• Mix first 3 ingredients in a 9X13 pan and press in the pan to form crust. Bake for 20-30 minutes or till a light, golden brown.
• SECOND LAYER:.
• Mix 1 box lime jello and 1 cup hot water in a bowl, set aside to cool.
• Then in a mixing bowl, mix the cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar well. Fold in the cool whip. Pour cooled jello into mixture and stir till blended. Pour into cooled crust and refrigerate till very firm.
• THIRD LAYER:.
• Mix the 2 boxes of lime jello, gelatin, sugar and hot water. Set aside to cool.
• Put avocado, mayonnaise and milk in food processor or blender. Blend well, add cooled jello mixture to the processor or blender and mix well. Spoon mixture onto the second layer and refrigerate overnight.
• Cut into squares and get ready for heaven!

CREAM CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• 1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9X13 inch pan.
• 2. 2.Press one can of the crescent rolls into the bottom of the greased pan. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Spread over the crescent layer. Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and lay them on top of the cream cheese layer. Do not press down. Pour the melted margarine over the entire pan. Combine the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top.
• 3. 3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is crisp and golden.