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Cream Cheese Squares Recipe

Cream Cheese Squares Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 squares
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in these irresistible Cream Cheese Squares made with a buttery crescent roll crust, a luscious cream cheese filling, and a sweet cinnamon topping. Perfect for any occasion!


Ingredients

Scale

Crescent Roll Dough:

  • 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough

Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon


Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the Base: Press one can of crescent roll dough into a 9×13-inch baking dish to form a crust.
  3. Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the dough.
  4. Add Top Layer: Place the second can of dough on top. Brush with melted butter.
  5. Add Topping: Mix sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the dough.
  6. Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let cool, then slice into squares.

Notes

  • For a citrus twist, add 1 teaspoon of lemon or orange zest to the cream cheese filling.
  • Chill squares before slicing for clean edges.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg