The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2009
Easy recipe, but way to sweet for my liking. Even with modifications other users suggested, not what I was expecting.
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Photo by chocolatekisses
Reviewed: Sep. 26, 2009
EXTREMELY easy to make, but are in need of modifications. I made according to recipe...except for replacing 1/2 cup powder sugar (ran out) with brown sugar. I used a yellow cake mix. Based on the ingredients in recipe I give it 3 stars. I agree with other reviews...these are WAY to sweet and bland. I couldn't even really taste much of anything BUT sugar. Definitely take other suggestions and cut out 1 cup sugar or increase cream cheese. Bottom crust is nice, similar to a sugar cookie, buttery & chewy. I will use crust for other deserts. I refrigerated overnight and had no problem cutting. I thought they were plain & boring looking, so I put chocolate on top of a few to liven up the appearance. Baked according to temp and time suggested with no problems. You can tell they are done when the top layer doesn't jiggle.
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Photo by chocolatekisses

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Waco, Texas, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2009
These are rich and buttery, but as the recipe reads they turn out a little bland. If you want to get that cream cheese taste, you really need to cut down the powdered sugar and/or increase the cream cheese. I added about 2 c. powdered sugar and maybe an additional 1/3 of a block of cream cheese. Taste once mixed and see if it's to your liking - then you can adjust. Also, it helps to soften the cream cheese before mixing. Might be better with other flavors like lemon or chocolate cake mix as other have suggested.
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed: May 11, 2009
Wonderful except for the pan size. I used my cookie sheet and that wasn't deep enough BUT the part that ran over the edge and overcooked a little was the best part. I will definitely make again and will try it like another reader said....to make it with lemon cake and flavorings. Thank you!!!!
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed: Feb. 6, 2009
The recipe, as is, is 3 stars. BUT with a couple minor changes it can be a 5-star winner!... Use a lemon cake mix. Add 1-2 tsp lemon extract and only 3 cups powder sugar....OH MY GOSH - it's fantastic! Next time, I'm going to try adding a layer of raspberry jam between the cake mix & the cream cheese - wish me luck~
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA
Living In: Carol Stream, Illinois, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2008
Some raters recommended brown sugar, but I didn't like the beige color that the brown sugar gave to the cream cheese. Also, I needed to cook it at 300 for longer than 35 minutes to make sure the middle was cooked.
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed: May 11, 2008
Excellent! I did make a minor change and used a french vanilla cake instead of yellow, and it turned out great. Will definately make again!
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2008
excellent. it is very sweet, but delicious. i used 3 cups of 10x sugar, 2 teaspoons of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. best served COLD.
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
4 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2008
I needed to make a quick dessert for a bunch of people at the last minute and everyone LOVED it.
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2008
Hmmm....I didn't think it was all that great. I wanted it to. I used white cake mix instead, that's all I had, and maybe that's the trick. I also used 1 cup less powdered sugar than it called for and it was still too sweet for my liking. I think though that it would taste better with a chocolate cake mix and less sugar, like a cream cheese brownie. To give it more variety, I think I'd add like strawberry jam swirled into the cream cheese, that might taste really good. But it is a very easy dessert, that certainly is a plus.
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
5 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Photo by HRS

Cooking Level: Intermediate

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2007
These are SINFUL! They're way too easy to make, and I get compliments from everyone who tries them. Thank you for this great recipe.
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Photo by Carrie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Houston, Texas, USA
Living In: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2007
These are the absolutely best!!! Using a lemon cake mix, nobody can figure out why mine turn out so incredibly good & theirs don't. Thanks a million for the super recipe!
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Cooking Level: Professional

Home Town: Redmond, Oregon, USA
Living In: The Dalles, Oregon, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 12, 2007
I love these gooey bars! I have a recipe very similar to this one. I got it from a co-worker after she brought some to a cook-out we had. I could not stop eating them. I add 1 tsp. of vanilla to the cream cheese mixture. It gives it a little something extra. All I can say is this is a little slice of heaven!!!
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
12 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Photo by Allrecipes

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Santa Claus, Indiana, USA
Living In: Fortville, Indiana, USA
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed: Jun. 8, 2007
I thought these were average at best. Nothing too special about them, a little boring by taste. Sorry.
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Photo by MeganM

Cooking Level: Expert

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2007
Made this yesterday and wondered why it looked so "funny" when I took it out of the oven. Then I found the cream cheese that I had forgotten to put in!! My friend and I had a good laugh about it, then sat down and spread a little cream cheese on top and had some. It was still very good!!
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
4 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Photo by Janine

Cooking Level: Intermediate

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2007
YUM, YUM, YUM!!! Great cold too!
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Glassboro, New Jersey, USA
Living In: Sicklerville, New Jersey, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed: Jul. 28, 2006
This is one of my all-time favorite bars. I love to cut them into dainty finger food size and take to events. Be prepared, because you will be asked for this recipe. This is such a rich and delicious square. A sure win with cream cheese lovers.
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed: May 14, 2006
too sweet, but a little mellower the next day. Might make a good base for some cut sweetened fresh strawberries, or a tangy sorbet.
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2006
Very yummy, very easy! I used a Devil's Food cake mix, and sprinkled chopped chocolate chips over the cream cheese mixture.... very rich, but oh so good! I refrigerated the squares to make cutting easier. Thanks for a wonderful recipe, Charlene!
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Living In: Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed: Mar. 3, 2006
Got this recipe from a coworker of mine years ago and LOVE them! You can also try adding pecans and or coconut to the cream cheese mixture. They also freeze very well. YUMMMM!
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
7 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Cooking Level: Intermediate

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog


Displaying 1-20 (of 42) reviews

 
Something worth saving?

Register now to save all your favorites in your recipe box.

ADVERTISEMENT
 
Select Your Version:  United States  |  Canada  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Germany  |  France  |  China  |  Japan  |  Quebec  |  SE Asia  |  Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions What's this?