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Cream Cheese Squares Recipe

Cream Cheese Squares Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 24 squares
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in these decadent Cream Cheese Squares made with layers of creamy cheese filling and flaky crescent roll dough. A simple yet irresistible dessert perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

Cream Cheese Filling:

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

Crescent Roll Layers:

  • 2 (8 oz) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 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) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare the base: Unroll one can of crescent dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the pan.
  3. Make the cream cheese layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the dough.
  4. Add the top layer: Unroll the second can of crescent dough on top of the cream cheese.
  5. Drizzle with butter: Pour melted butter over the top layer.
  6. Add cinnamon sugar: Mix sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the butter.
  7. Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool and refrigerate: Cool, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • Enhance with fruit preserves or lemon zest for added flavor.
  • Tastes best when chilled overnight.