Description
Chess Squares are a delightful dessert with a buttery crust and creamy filling. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy treat at home.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a square baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine softened butter and 1 cup flour, mixing until a dough forms. Press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until creamy.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and spread evenly. Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and set.
- Let cool for 15 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- Don’t overmix the filling to avoid dense squares.
- Sift powdered sugar to ensure smoothness in the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chess Squares, Southern dessert, easy dessert bars, cream cheese bars, buttery dessert squares, chess pie squares