Description
Indulge in these Cream Cheese Gooey Bars for a decadent treat that strikes the perfect balance between gooey and sweet. With a buttery cake mix crust and a rich cream cheese filling, these bars are sure to satisfy your dessert cravings.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the crust: Mix cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg in a bowl to form a dough. Press into the bottom of the dish to form the crust.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 2 eggs, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract; beat until creamy.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are golden but center is still gooey.
- Cool and serve: Let the bars cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Do not overbake; the bars should be soft in the center.
- Try variations with different cake mix flavors like chocolate or lemon.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
