Apple Cream Cheese Squares!

Indulge in Sweet Bliss with Craig’s Apple Cream Cheese Squares!

Introduction:

Welcome back to With the Bickhams, your one-stop destination for delicious recipes and heartwarming family moments. Today, we’re sharing a delectable treat that’s bound to become a family favorite – Craig’s Apple Cream Cheese Squares. This mouthwatering dessert combines the comforting flavors of apple and cinnamon with creamy goodness. Plus, it’s so easy to make, you’ll want to share it with your loved ones right away. But before we dive into the recipe, don’t forget to check out our YouTube tutorial video at the bottom of this post and subscribe to our channel. Let’s get started on this sweet journey!

Ingredients: Before we get into the cooking instructions, here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll need:

• 2 packages of cinnamon rolls (discard the icing packs)
• 2 cans of crescent rolls
• 1 can of apple pie filling
• 2 packages of cream cheese
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cups sugar (divided)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons of apple or pear butter (optional)
• 1 stick of butter, melted (use some to grease the bottom of your baking dish, then melt the rest)

Note: This scrumptious Craig’s Apple Cream Cheese Squares recipe is versatile and can be doubled to make two pans of this mouthwatering dessert. To do so, simply double the melted butter, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract ingredients when preparing the cream cheese mixture. Enjoy making and sharing this delightful treat with even more of your loved ones!

Cooking Instructions: Let’s create some magic in the kitchen with these easy-to-follow steps:

• Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375 degrees. While it’s heating up, generously grease a baking dish with some of the melted butter.
• Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, apple pie filling, apple or pear butter (if using), 1/2 cup of sugar (reserving 1/4 cup), and the vanilla extract. Use a kitchen mixer or hand mixer to blend everything together until it’s smooth and creamy.
• Layer the Cinnamon Rolls: Place one package of cinnamon rolls on the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Flatten and spread them out to cover the entire bottom evenly.
• Spread the Cream Cheese Mixture: Spoon half of your cream cheese mixture over the cinnamon rolls layer. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread it out evenly.
• Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Mix 1 teaspoon of cinnamon with the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar to create a sweet, aromatic topping.
• Layer with Crescent Rolls: Unroll the cans of crescent rolls and stretch them out enough to cover the entire pan. Lay them gently over the cream cheese mixture.
• Drizzle with Melted Butter: Pour the remaining melted butter on top of the crescent rolls, ensuring they are well-coated.
• Sprinkle with Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the crescent rolls. Feel free to adjust the sugar, cinnamon, and butter quantities to make two dishes if desired.
• Bake to Perfection: Place your creation in the preheated oven and bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until it turns a beautiful golden brown.

Conclusion:

Thank you for visiting our With the Bickhams blog and for considering Craig’s Apple Cream Cheese Squares as your next sweet treat. We hope you enjoy making and devouring this delightful dessert as much as we do. Don’t forget to watch our step-by-step YouTube tutorial to make the process even more enjoyable.

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