Southern Sweet Cream Cheese Bites Recipe

Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Southern Sweet Cream Cheese Bites! A family recipe passed down, these bite-sized treats are dangerously addictive. Made with a simple yellow cake mix base (or try chocolate!), a creamy cream cheese topping, and crunchy pecans (optional), these squares are best served chilled for an intensified sweetness. Prepare to be amazed by how quickly these disappear!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 241.3 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Southern Sweet Cream Cheese Bites

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How to Make Southern Sweet Cream Cheese Bites

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter, 1 large egg, and 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional). Mix until just combined.
  3. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the cake batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat together 8 oz cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake batter in the baking dish.
  6. Bake uncovered for 70 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with moist crumbs.
  7. Let cool completely in the pan before refrigerating for at least 30 minutes. This intensifies the flavors and makes cutting easier.
  8. Cut into small squares and serve chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

112g

Fat

24g

Carbs

11g