Description
Experience a burst of nostalgia with these Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Bars. Creamy cheesecake infused with vibrant orange flavor rests atop a crunchy graham cracker crust, making each bite a delightful treat. Perfect for summer gatherings or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these bars are as visually stunning as they are delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 oranges
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add sour cream, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice, mixing until well combined.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Pour the filling over the crust and spread evenly. Bake for 40-45 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg