Cream Cheese Squares
Cream Cheese Squares are a delightfully creamy and sweet dessert that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy. They’re not overly rich, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. If you’re looking for a simple yet indulgent dessert, you’ve come to the right place.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Knife
Ingredients
- 2 cans 8 oz each refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 packages 8 oz each cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
- Make the Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust in the baking pan.
- Top with Dough:
- Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and carefully lay it over the cream cheese layer, pinching the seams together if needed.
- Add Topping:
- Pour the melted butter evenly over the top layer of dough.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of granulated sugar with the ground cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the butter.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Allow the dessert to cool in the pan before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time:
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time:
- 35 minutes
- Total Time:
- 50 minutes
- Nutrition (per serving, based on 16 servings):
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 270mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 25g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 17g
- Protein: 4g
- Enjoy these Cream Cheese Squares as a creamy, sweet treat that’s sure to be a hit at any gathering!