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Poinsettia Cheesecake Squares

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  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 4 hr 50 min
  • Servings 20
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Add these cheesy bars that are decorated with mint and strawberries to your dessert table - perfect for a Christmas gathering.
Updated Oct 17, 2018
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2/3 cup firm butter or margarine
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen strawberries or raspberries in light syrup, thawed and undrained
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • 20 strawberries, each cut into 5 wedges
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350° F. In medium bowl, mix flour and powdered sugar. Cut in butter, using fork, until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Press firmly and evenly in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Bake 15 minutes.
  • 2
    In large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Beat in granulated sugar and eggs. Stir in thawed strawberries with liquid. Spread cream cheese mixture over baked layer in pan.
  • 3
    Bake 20 to 25 minutes or just until center is set. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Cover loosely and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or until firm.
  • 4
    To serve, cut into 5 rows by 4 rows. Arrange mint leaves and strawberry wedges on servings to look like poinsettias. Store covered in refrigerator.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    For a simple finish to this dessert, omit the mint leaves and strawberry wedges and instead sprinkle powdered sugar over the servings.

Nutrition

240 Calories, 15g Total Fat, 4g Protein, 23g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
240
Calories from Fat
135
Total Fat
15g
Saturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
60mg
Sodium
115mg
Total Carbohydrate
23g
Dietary Fiber
1g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 3 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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