Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Bars
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Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Bars
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Just like the refreshing frozen treat, in cheesecake form! These delicious Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Bars are the perfect summer dessert!
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Ingredients
Crust:
- 8 oz animal crackers crushed
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted, melted
Cheesecake:
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup orange juice
Orange Sour Cream Layer:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 Tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
- 2-3 drops Orange gel food coloring
Garnish:
- Whipped Cream
- Orange slices
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Instructions
To make the crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°Prepare an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or non-stick cooking spray.
- Pulse animal crackers in food processor until they are fine crumbs.
- Combine animal crackers and melted butter in a medium mixing bowl. Stir together until well incorporated.
- Firmly press your animal cracker crust into an 8-inch square metal pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove crust from oven and reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
To make the creamsicle cheesecake:
- Mix together cream cheese and sugar using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer.
- Add eggs one at a time, continuing to mix as you go.
- Add orange juice and orange zest and mix until your batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into your pan, on top of the baked crust.
- Bake at 300°F for 30-40 minutes. Your cheesecake is done when it no longer jiggles in the middle and begins to turn golden brown around the edges.
- Remove from oven and cool 20 minutes.
Orange Sour Cream Layer:
- While your cheesecake cools, prepare the final layer. Turn your oven up to 325°F.
- Mix together sour cream, powdered sugar, orange extract, and orange food coloring.
- Pour onto your cooled cheesecake and return to oven for 10 additional minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature, then place in fridge to chill completely.
- When ready to serve, cut into bars and garnish with whipped cream and sliced oranges.
Notes
- Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
305kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
279mg
(12%)
Potassium
107mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
660IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 279mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 660IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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