Description
Indulge in the sunshine with these Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Bars, a refreshing dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with zesty orange flavors. Perfect for summer gatherings, these bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust and are sure to be a hit at any occasion. With a delightful balance of sweet and tangy, they evoke memories of sunny days and cheerful celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 oranges
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- Whipped topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until moistened. Press into the bottom of a lined baking pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sour cream and sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in orange zest and juice along with vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently to avoid overmixing.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (72g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg