Rich Cheesecake Bars

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Makes

2 dozen

Updated: Oct. 16, 2022
I take turns with some of the ladies at church to provide coffee time snacks for adult Bible class and Sunday school. These gooey bars, a traditional St. Louis dessert, are a favorite. -Tammy Helle, St. Louis, Missouri

Ingredients

  • 1 package (9 ounces) yellow cake mix
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • TOPPING:
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 large egg

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, butter and egg until well blended. Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan.
  2. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and egg until smooth; spread evenly over batter.
  3. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 115 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 97mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.