Chocolate Cream Cheese Squares
Indulge in the decadent allure of Chocolate Cream Cheese Squares, a dessert that masterfully combines a rich cocoa-infused crust, velvety cream cheese filling, and a luscious chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or an at-home treat, this layered dessert strikes the ideal balance between creamy and chocolaty. Featuring a simple preparation process and easy-to-find ingredients like unsalted butter, cream cheese, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, these squares are a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. With just 20 minutes of prep time, followed by a quick bake and a chill in the refrigerator, this treat is a stress-free yet impressive addition to your dessert repertoire. Serve these squares chilled for a treat that practically melts in your mouth!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in granulated sugar until combined.
Add the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt to the melted butter mixture. Stir until a crumbly dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the chocolate crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until slightly firm. Set aside to cool.
While the crust is cooling, prepare the cream cheese filling. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust, using a spatula to smooth the top. Set aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each heating, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cream cheese layer and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Refrigerate the dish for at least 2 hours or until the layers are set.
Remove from the baking dish using the parchment paper. Cut into 16 squares and serve chilled. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 278.4 g | 357% | |
| Saturated Fat | 164.0 g | 820% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 597 mg | 199% | |
| Sodium | 1954 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 773.2 g | 281% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 60.7 g | 217% | |
| Total Sugars | 490.6 g | ||
| Protein | 74.7 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 421 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 34.6 mg | 192% | |
| Potassium | 2401 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
