Rich and Creamy Cheesecake Squares

This is a very soft and creamy cheesecake bar that is rich and absolutely delicious!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 397 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• ½ cup butter flavored shortening
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.