Old Fashioned Cheese Squares Recipe
Looking for a unique pastry to make this year for the holidays? We always love a good Cream Cheese Danish but this is a new recipe that we’ve been trying as well. Of course, I love it because I love anything with Cream Cheese!
I think your family will enjoy this recipe. It has a few steps to follow but it’s worth it in the end! This would be a great little snack to make over the holiday season if you have family visiting. It’s one that is perfect to enjoy with a cup of coffee while you are chatting and catching up. 🙂
Old Fashioned Cheese Squares
What You Need:
Dough
- 2 packages dry yeast
- 1/3 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs (separated)
Filling
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In small bowl, mix yeast with water and 1 teaspoon sugar, set aside.
In a large bowl, cut butter into flour until mixture is crumbly.
Add egg yolks and yeast mixture and beat to blend.
Let rise in warm place until doubled in size.
In another bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and vanilla extract, until smooth.
Pat out half of dough mixture on a cookie sheet with sides or a 9×13 pan. Spread with cream cheese mixture over top evenly.
Pat out other half of dough and cover cream cheese filling. Beat egg whites and spread on dough.
In a bowl, combine 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 stick  butter for a topping. Sprinkle over dough. Let rise for 1 hour. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. If you want you can glaze with a powdered sugar/milk mixture.
Enjoy these delicious bars warm or cooled for snacks, dessert, or even breakfast! It pairs well with a nice warm cup of coffee.
What are some of your favorite pastries to make over the holidays?
Cheyanne says
December 1, 2015 at 1:33 pmOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really, really, REALLY need to make this! Droooooooooooooooooollll 🙂
Jean says
December 4, 2015 at 11:15 amWhat temperature do you bake these on? I looked 3 times for it,
Merissa says
December 4, 2015 at 12:14 pm350 degrees
Jean says
December 4, 2015 at 1:21 pmThank you…can’t wait to try them for my girlfriends next week.
Linda says
December 4, 2015 at 11:34 amI’m not seeing the oven temperature in the recipe. Do you bake it for 30 minutes at 350 degrees? Thank you!
Merissa says
December 4, 2015 at 12:15 pmYes that is correct.
Eve says
December 4, 2015 at 11:46 amThud!,,,these look heavenly. I will def try these an get back to you on how the turn out. Raspberry jam might end up here too. But first the originals. Your recipes are great. I know I don’t post a lot but I read it all the time.
Judee Howell says
December 4, 2015 at 10:05 pmThese look yummy! Going to try. I ordered your new book, and received it today! I am very excited, can’t wait to get into it!?
FromAcorns says
December 7, 2015 at 10:34 amThese look amazing, Merissa – thanks! I think a vegan version might work with violife cream cheese in the centre, and a shortbread dough made with self raising flour… I am sure I will find an excuse to try it out over the holidays! Thanks again x
Liz says
December 15, 2015 at 12:52 amThese sound so delicious. Thank you.
Chelc | Inside the Fox Den says
December 16, 2015 at 10:03 amI’ve never tried cheese squares before, but I’ll have to soon! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday, hope to see you in the new year!
Kim (TheKimSixFix) says
December 20, 2015 at 1:27 pmThanks so much for linking up to You’re gonna love it. Your post had the most clicks this week and you are being featured! Congrats.. And those look delish!
Essential Homestead says
January 11, 2016 at 6:48 pmLooks yummy.
Leanna says
October 19, 2016 at 10:34 pmThis looks interesting and delicious. It would be a great addition to the Christmas week menu. Thanks for posting.
easypeasylifematters says
October 20, 2016 at 6:36 pmThese do sound like good old fashion comfort food! yum! 🙂
Virginia says
October 22, 2016 at 9:11 amI haven’t had a cheese square in ages. Excited for the recipe! Thanks.
Janet Vinyard says
October 23, 2016 at 11:17 amHi Merissa, I’ve never heard of Cheese Squares before but they sound quite yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe! Blessings, Janet
[email protected] says
October 24, 2016 at 3:35 pmYour recipe looks yummy. Thanks for joining us at the Inspiration Spotlight party.Shared.
Kate says
October 24, 2016 at 6:51 pmThis is so simple that I think I could handle it! I’ll have to try it at some point over the next few weeks!
Thanks for linking up to the Merry Monday link party!
We hope to see you again next week!
Kate | TheOrganizedDream.com
Miz Helen says
October 27, 2016 at 1:18 pmCongratlations!
Your recipe is featured on our Top Ten Features at Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you enjoy your new Red Plate and thanks so much for sharing with us!
Miz Helen
[email protected] says
October 28, 2016 at 8:26 amWow! This looks so good! I’ve never heard of old fashioned cheese squares, but I’ve got to try this. I’m sure this would work with gluten-free flour as well. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Angie Rose says
October 29, 2016 at 7:51 pmI’m always looking for dishing like this to share when I go to parties! Thanks for sharing at #DIDI
Kim @ The Baking ChocolaTess says
December 5, 2016 at 9:41 pmLooks superb!
Erlene Amat says
December 10, 2016 at 2:40 amMy mouth is seriously drooling. I love cream cheese too and this sounds like a treat that I would enjoy eating. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday. Pinned.