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Sweet Cheese Delights

By: Jennifer Houck Spink 
"Pecan and cinnamon cream cheese bars are a perfect treat for any occasion."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 15 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

  1. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add egg yolk and vanilla; beat on low speed until blended.
  2. Unroll 1 can of dough into 1 large rectangle; press seams and perforations to seal. Press onto bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Spread with cream cheese mixture.
  3. In small bowl, mix pecans, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon. Sprinkle half the pecan mixture over the cream cheese layer. On lightly floured surface, press or roll out remaining dough into 13x9-inch rectangle. Place over filling. Sprinkle remaining pecan mixture over top.
  4. Bake at 375 degrees F 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly on cooling rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 372 | Total Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 51mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by Kimberly   view full review
This came out so yummy! Reminded me of a gooey cheese danish. Delish. I made the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2011 by mott   view full review
These pastries are super easy to make and packed with flavor! I made them for a bake sale and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by Christy C   view full review
Very good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2010 by Motherhood and Me   view full review
Love it, Love her!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2010 by paige0516   view full review
This is a really easy treat to make. Very tasty for the amount of work put in
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2011 by wiggy   view full review
Very Very easy to make it great dish to make for Breakfast or brunch. I also candied the...

 

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