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Rich and Creamy Cheesecake Squares

SUBMITTED BY: Mrs. Alfred PHOTO BY: pomplemousse

"This is a very soft and creamy cheesecake bar that is rich and absolutely delicious!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 17 stars. This recipe average a 4.1 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  45 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
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  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 2 eggs, melted shortening, milk and chopped pecans. Mix with fork or at low speed of electric mixer until cake mix is moistened. Turn into pan. Spread evenly.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 2 eggs, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread evenly over cake base.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Edges and top will be light golden brown and will have a slightly shiny appearance. Cool completely, then cut into squares.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2005 by CUINN
I've made this recipe a few times now. I've found that a few changes really make this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2003 by EDITH SEVERN
This was a good dessert but not what I was expecting. I thought it would be more like cheesecake. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2003 by MISS LULU
I did not like these bars at all. But, some people who tried them really liked them. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2002 by SUSANNAQ
My husband is not a dessert person and rarely eats sweets, but he loved this. He tells his... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by JEN0002JEN
This is by far the best dessert I have ever made!!!Anytime I make them to take somewhere I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2002 by CHAPPELL
I took this cheescake to potluck the other night, and I had 3 ladies wanting the recipe...it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2002 by LINDA G. PEKRUL
Creamy and delicious! Was an instant hit. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2002 by JOHN ROBBINS
Took it to church for the Sunday morning coffee hour. I've never had so many requests for a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2008 by chellebelle
Say no to the butter flavored shortening called for, some things simply have to have butter to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2007 by Mrs D
I was really looking forward to this recipe because it sounds just great. Sadly, mine came... MORE