Cheese Chess Bars

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Cuisine: American

Cheese Chess Bars are sweet, creamy dessert bars with a buttery cake base and a rich cheese topping, perfect for gatherings and satisfying sweet tooth cravings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 stick melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 box powdered sugar
  • 1/8 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

  1. Mix the cake mix with melted butter and 1 beaten egg until well combined.
  2. Pat the mixture into a 13 x 9-inch greased cake pan to form the crust.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with 2 eggs and powdered sugar until smooth.
  4. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
  5. Pour the cheese mixture over the cake crust in the pan.
  6. Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 40 minutes until set and lightly golden.
  7. Allow to cool before slicing and serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

774 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.4g 13% DV
Total Fat 36.7g 47% DV
Carbs 91.4g 33% DV
Fiber 0.3g 1% DV
Sugar 28.5g 57% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 403.3mg 18% DV
Potassium 351.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 226.5mg 76% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 108mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 173.5mg 13% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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