How to Make Cream Cheese Squares - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth, look no further than cream cheese squares. This delectable treat is the perfect combination of creamy and sweet, and it's sure to be a hit at any gathering or potluck. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is simple to follow and yields amazing results. Plus, it’s a great way to use up any leftover cream cheese you may have in your fridge.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup margarine, melted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 squares

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Unroll one can of crescent rolls and press dough into the bottom of the prepared pan. Set second can aside.
  • Mix together cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy. Spread over crescent dough layer. Unroll second can of crescent rolls and lay dough on top of cream cheese mixture; do not press down.
  • Pour melted margarine over the entire pan. Combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is crisp and golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Once cool, cut into 24 squares.
  • Nutrition

    213 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 246mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 25mg