Treat yourself and your loved ones to the ultimate indulgence with our delectable Dream Squares. These heavenly treats are a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a buttery shortbread crust, a creamy and tangy cream cheese filling, and a rich chocolate ganache topping.
This article presents three irresistible variations of Dream Squares to satisfy every palate. The Classic Dream Squares embody the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a luscious cream cheese filling sandwiched between a crumbly shortbread crust and a decadent chocolate ganache. The Peanut Butter Dream Squares introduce a delightful twist, incorporating a layer of creamy peanut butter into the filling for an irresistible combination of flavors. And for those who prefer a fruity indulgence, the Raspberry Dream Squares offer a burst of sweetness and tartness with a layer of tangy raspberry jam nestled between the creamy filling and the chocolate ganache.
These Dream Squares are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual masterpiece. The contrasting layers of golden crust, creamy filling, and rich chocolate ganache create an alluring presentation that will impress your guests. Perfect for any occasion, these treats are sure to be a hit at potlucks, bake sales, or simply as a delightful dessert to enjoy at home with your family.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you dreaming of these divine Dream Squares.
DREAM SQUARES
A dream of a bar cookie. Sweet with glacé cherries, coconut and chocolate chips. Bite into a square and dream away.
Provided by Joanna
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cream together the butter or margarine with 1/2 cup of the brown sugar. Stir in the vanilla and the flour. Press this mixture into the bottom of one ungreased 8x8 inch square baking pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
- To Make Topping: Beat the eggs and add 1 cup of the brown sugar. Stir in the 1 tablespoon all purpose flour, the baking powder, pinch salt, chopped walnuts, glace; cherries, coconut and chocolate chips. Spread mixture over the baked pastry.
- Return to the oven and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for an additional 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool then cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 82 mg, Sugar 29.5 g
STRAWBERRY DREAM SQUARES
This recipe came in a email to me and it sounded so good that I wanted to keep in a safe place for future times. I have not made it yet but sure does sound delicious. NOTE: the preparation time is chilling time as this recipe needs chilled during preparation.
Provided by Marsha D.
Categories Strawberry
Time 3h
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl mix together the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press into the bottom of a 13x9 baking dish. Chill in refrigerator until needed.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the cream cheese and sugar until well blended.
- Stir in the strawberries.
- Gently stir in 2 cups of Cool Whip and spread over chilled graham cracker crust.
- Beat together 2 packages of vanilla pudding mix with cold milk until thicken (2 to 3 minutes)
- Spread over cream cheese filling and refrigerate 1 hour.
- Top with remaining Cool Whip (1 cup)
- Sprinkle a few graham cracker crumbs over top and chill 3 to 4 hours.
- Keep refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 102.5, Sodium 412.9, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 26.5, Protein 6.6
PINEAPPLE DREAM SQUARES
These a very sweet and delicious squares, I'm sure everyone will love them. A variation of this is to melt 2 squares semi-sweet chocolate with 1 tsp. vegetable oil. Drizzle over cooled squares. Let chocolate set before cutting into squares.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- TO MAKE BASE;
- Preheat oven to 350°F Spray a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press into bottom of pan. Bake until lightly browned, 12-15 minutes. Cool slightly.
- TO MAKE TOPPING:.
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs just until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread over base.
- Bake until topping is set but still soft in center, 40-45 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Keep refrigerated.
ORANGE DREAM LAYERED SQUARES
Got this recipe and picture from the internet, love the flavor combinations ! So cool it with this summer dessert!
Provided by Carol Junkins
Categories Puddings
Time 3h15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Mix graham crumbs and butter, press onto bottom of 8-inch square pan.
- 2. Microwave juice in microwavable measuring cup on high 1 minute. Add to gelatin mix in small bowl, stir 2 min. until completely dissolved.
- 3. Gradually add to half the cream cheese in medium bowl, beating with mixer after each addition until blended. Whisk in 1 cup cool whip spread over crust. Freeze while preparing next layer.
- 4. Beat remaining cream cheese and milk in seperate medium bowl until blended. Add dry pudding mix, beat 2 min. Stir in remaining cool whip and zest; spread over gelatin layer. Refrigerate 3 hours.
- 5. Garnish each square with orange twist just before serving.
FROSTY ORANGE DREAM SQUARES
I found this recipes a couple of years ago in a little recipe book you usually find at supermarket checkouts. I make it quite a lot in the summer .It is great served at cookouts on a hot day. Everyone I know that has tried it loves it. Sometimes for fun I use different sherbets, lime, raspberry ect.
Provided by Peggy Williamson
Categories Ice Cream & Ices
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Mix crumbs & butter together press into bottom of 9x13 pan,set aside
- 2. Add milk to pudding mix. beat with whisk for 2 minutes ,stir in half of whipped topping .Spoon evenly over the crust. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- 3. Add remaining cool whip to sherbet,stir with wire whisk until blened. Spread over the pudding mix Cover with foil freeze for at least 3 hours. Serve in squares.
- 4. You may use graham crackers instead of vanila wafers for the bottom layer
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your dream squares.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the squares tough.
- Bake the squares until they are just set. Overbaking can make them dry.
- Let the squares cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
- Store the squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
These classic dream squares really live up to their name! With a rich shortbread crust, creamy vanilla filling, and a decadent layer of chocolate ganache, they're sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. They're also a fun and easy dessert to make, so they're perfect for any occasion. Try adding different flavors to the filling or frosting, or sprinkle some chopped nuts or candy on top before baking. No matter how you make them, these dream squares are sure to be a hit!
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