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!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 16

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in granulated sugar until combined.

Step 3

Add the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt to the melted butter mixture. Stir until a crumbly dough forms.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust, using a spatula to smooth the top. Set aside.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cream cheese layer and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Step 9

Refrigerate the dish for at least 2 hours or until the layers are set.

Step 10

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

Serving size	(1385.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5467.4

Total Fat 278.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 164.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 597.1mg	0%
Sodium 1953.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 773.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 60.7g	0%
Total Sugars 490.6g
Protein 74.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 421.0mg	0%
Iron 34.6mg	0%
Potassium 2401.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.5%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 52.4%