Apricot Almond Cream Cheese Squares Recipe

Name: Apricot Almond Cream Cheese Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BASE; 1 package yellow cake mix or 1 package white cake mix; 1/2 cup butter, melted (no substitutions); 1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped or ground; 1 1/2 cups apricot preserves; FILLING; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 egg; 1/3 cup apricot preserves; 1/2 cup coconut

Servings: persons

BASE
1 package yellow cake mix or 1 package white cake mix
1/2 cup butter, melted (no substitutions)
1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped or ground
1 1/2 cups apricot preserves
FILLING
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup coconut

1
Set oven 350 degrees.
2
Set rack to second lowest position.
3
Butter a 13x9 baking pan.
4
In a bowl, combine cake mix and melted butter; mix at low speed until crumbly.
5
Stir in almonds.
6
Reserve 1 cup base mixture.
7
Press remaining mixture in bottom of greased pan.
8
Carefully spread 1-1/2 cup preserves over base.
9
In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, salt, vanilla and egg until well blended.
10
At low speed, mix in 1/3 cup preserves.
11
Carefully spread mixture over base.
12
Combine reserved 1 cup base mixture and coconut; sprinkle over filling.
13
Bake for 30-40 mins, or until very lightly golden brown, and center is set.
14
cool, and then refrigerate overnight.
15
Cut into small squares.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BASE, 1 package yellow cake mix or 1 package white cake mix, 1/2 cup butter, melted (no substitutions), 1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped or ground, and more.

Yes, Apricot Almond Cream Cheese Squares falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apricot Almond Cream Cheese Squares

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