These Cream Cheese Squares are a rich, gooey, buttery dessert made with a yellow cake mix crust and a sweet cream cheese filling. Soft, creamy, and golden on top — just like the picture — they’re simple to make and always a hit!
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 large egg (beaten)
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Make the Crust
- In a bowl, mix together:
- Yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 beaten egg
- Mix until a thick dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan.
3. Make the Filling
- In a separate bowl, beat together:
- Cream cheese
- 2 eggs
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla
- Mix until completely smooth and creamy.
4. Assemble
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
- Spread evenly using a spatula.
5. Bake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown but the center is still slightly jiggly (this keeps it creamy).
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
6. Serve
- Serve plain or topped with whipped cream, like in your photo.
Tips
- For firmer bars, refrigerate for 1–2 hours before cutting.
- Add lemon zest or almond extract for a flavor twist.
- Replace yellow cake mix with butter cake mix or white cake mix for variation.
Storage
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze up to 2 months; thaw in the fridge before serving.
