Description
Experience a burst of sunshine with these Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Bars, featuring a creamy, dreamy filling complemented by a crunchy graham cracker crust. This delightful dessert is perfect for summer gatherings or cozy family nights, offering an irresistible balance of sweet and tart flavors that will enchant your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into a greased baking pan to form the crust.
- Bake crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing well.
- Blend in fresh orange juice and zest, then add eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least two hours before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg