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We get asked all the time what our favorite recipes are. I won’t lie – am definitely the type to play favorites, especially when it comes to dessert! One of our most popular recipes are our Cheesecake Chess Squares. I don’t think I have ever made them and given them to someone without them asking for the recipe! They are amazing. The other day, I was craving something a little more chocolatey, so I decided to combine the best of both worlds, and these beautiful babies were born.
You can’t tell from the picture, but it’s an extreme close up. Why? Because I literally had three 1-inch squares left when I remembered to take a picture of them! I was too distracted by the taste (don’t worry – I shared!). 🙂
related recipe:Be sure to try this easy and delicious LAYERED CHOCOLATE PUDDING CAKE. Feeds a crowd!
Serves: 15
Chocolate Chess Squares Recipe
5 from 1 vote
Chocolate on bottom, cream-cheesy goodness on top. These bars are a HOME RUN.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces chocolate cake mix (I used devil's food)
- ½ cup butter melted
- 3 eggs
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon cocoa
Instructions
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Spray a 9x13" pan with cooking spray.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and one egg until it forms a soft dough. Press this mixture into the bottom of the 9x13" pan.
In another bowl, mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa, and remaining two eggs until smooth. Pour over top the cake mixture.
Bake for 40-50 minutes, until the tops and edges start to crack and turn a more golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 346 kcal · Carbohydrates: 54 g · Protein: 4 g · Fat: 14 g · Saturated Fat: 7 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 57 mg · Sodium: 376 mg · Potassium: 152 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 43 g · Vitamin A: 321 IU · Calcium: 73 mg · Iron: 2 mg
Equipment
9x13-inch Baking Pan
Non-stick Cooking Spray
Medium Mixing Bowl
Mixing Bowl
Recipe Details
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Lindsey @ SimplyLindsey says:
These look incredible!! Cream cheese and chocolate always make for a delicious dessert! :)
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Kristin says:
I am wanting to double to recipe, have you ever tried making these in a sheet pan? Or should I just do two 9x13 pans? Thanks!
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Cyd says:
We have never made them in a sheet pan, but we know they turn out amazing in a 9 x 13 inch pan!! :)
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Donna Schneider says:
Can these squares be frozen.
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Cyd says:
Yes, these freeze just fine. Put them in a freezer airtight container.
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KCN says:
Can these sit out or do they need to be stored in the fridge?
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Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says:
hooray for chocolate chess squares! Chocolate and cream-cheesy goodness. . yummmm! love and pinned!
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Cyd says:
They are fine to sit out for a few hours, but for storing I would keep them in the fridge.
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Lisa says:
These are dangerously delicious! The worst part is that they are so easy to make. How are we supposed to fight that combination? Absolutely amazing & made with ingredients I always have in my pantry. My grandchildren & neighbors wanted me to thank you.
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Steph Loaiza
Steph lives in Southern California with her husband, Andrew, and her five kids: twin girls and 3 boys. She going to Disneyland with her family and reading in her spare time.
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