We get asked all the time what our favorite recipes are. I won’t lie – am definitely the type to play favorites, especially when it comes to dessert! One of our most popular recipes are our Cheesecake Chess Squares. I don’t think I have ever made them and given them to someone without them asking for the recipe! They are amazing. The other day, I was craving something a little more chocolatey, so I decided to combine the best of both worlds, and these beautiful babies were born.
You can’t tell from the picture, but it’s an extreme close up. Why? Because I literally had three 1-inch squares left when I remembered to take a picture of them! I was too distracted by the taste (don’t worry – I shared!). 🙂
related recipe:Be sure to try this easy and delicious LAYERED CHOCOLATE PUDDING CAKE. Feeds a crowd!
Chocolate Chess Squares Recipe
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces chocolate cake mix, (I used devil's food)
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 3 eggs
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon cocoa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Spray a 9x13" pan with cooking spray.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and one egg until it forms a soft dough. Press this mixture into the bottom of the 9x13" pan.
- In another bowl, mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa, and remaining two eggs until smooth. Pour over top the cake mixture.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, until the tops and edges start to crack and turn a more golden brown.
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These look incredible!! Cream cheese and chocolate always make for a delicious dessert! 🙂
I am wanting to double to recipe, have you ever tried making these in a sheet pan? Or should I just do two 9×13 pans? Thanks!
We have never made them in a sheet pan, but we know they turn out amazing in a 9 x 13 inch pan!! 🙂
Can these squares be frozen.
Yes, these freeze just fine. Put them in a freezer airtight container.
Can these sit out or do they need to be stored in the fridge?
hooray for chocolate chess squares! Chocolate and cream-cheesy goodness. . yummmm! love and pinned!
They are fine to sit out for a few hours, but for storing I would keep them in the fridge.
These are dangerously delicious! The worst part is that they are so easy to make. How are we supposed to fight that combination? Absolutely amazing & made with ingredients I always have in my pantry. My grandchildren & neighbors wanted me to thank you.