Description
Savor the nostalgic flavors of summer with these Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Bars. Bursting with vibrant citrus notes and a smooth, creamy texture, each bite transports you to sunny days filled with sweet memories. Perfect for any gathering or a cozy night in, these delightful bars are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl; press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until fluffy; incorporate sour cream next.
- Mix in fresh orange juice and zest, then add eggs one at a time, blending well.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight. Lift from the pan using parchment and cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg