Ooey Gooey Cream Cheese Bars Recipe
These Ooey Gooey Bars are a delightful, rich dessert featuring a buttery yellow cake crust layered with a creamy, sweet cream cheese filling. Perfect for potlucks or a comforting treat, these bars are easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious with their soft, gooey texture and sweet powdered sugar drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 to 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (dry, not prepared)
- 2 sticks butter (melted)
- 1 egg
For the Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the dry yellow cake mix, melted butter, and one egg. Stir until the mixture forms a thick dough. Press half of this dough evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking pan to form the crust layer.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a separate bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, beaten eggs, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps for a silky filling.
- Assemble the Bars: Pour and spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the crust layer in the baking pan. Then, crumble the remaining half of the dough over the cream cheese layer, distributing it evenly to create a topside crumb layer.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the assembled bars for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set but still soft in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve. For extra indulgence, dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
- Do not overbake to maintain the gooey texture inside.
- These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Allow bars to cool completely before cutting to prevent filling from oozing out.
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