Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of summer with these Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Bars. Each creamy bite combines zesty orange flavors with a buttery graham cracker crust, perfectly capturing nostalgic memories of ice cream trucks and sun-soaked picnics. Easy to make and visually stunning, these bars are the ideal dessert for family gatherings or backyard barbecues. Impress your guests and create lasting memories with this simple yet delicious treat!
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 from 2 oranges
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until moistened. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add orange juice, zest, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gently incorporate eggs one at a time, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour filling over the baked crust evenly and bake for 25-30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Slice into bars and serve topped with whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg