Orange Cream Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes

These Orange Cream Cheesecake Bars are a delightful dessert that combines the rich creaminess of cheesecake with the refreshing flavor of orange. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is sure to impress your guests.

This recipe is straightforward and requires basic baking techniques. With a buttery crust and a smooth orange-infused filling, these bars are a delicious addition to your dessert repertoire.

Easy Orange Cream Cheesecake Bars Recipe

This dessert features a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a creamy orange cheesecake filling, baked to perfection and chilled for a refreshing treat. The recipe takes about 1 hour and serves 12 bars.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
Zest of 1 orange
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan.
Make the Filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined and creamy.
Bake: Pour the filling over the crust in the baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly jiggles.
Cool: Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely.
Serve: Cut into bars and serve chilled. Enjoy your refreshing Orange Cream Cheesecake Bars!