Description
Indulge in a delightful twist on a classic dessert with these Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Bars. With a buttery graham cracker crust and creamy cheesecake infused with fresh orange zest and juice, each bite is a nostalgic taste of summer. Perfect for any occasion, from backyard BBQs to cozy family nights, these bars are sure to impress and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 medium oranges
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well mixed. Press the mixture into an 8×8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until fluffy, about two minutes.
- Mix in the orange zest, juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set but center has slight jiggle.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg