Description
Indulge in the delicious harmony of creamy cheesecake and vibrant orange flavors with these delightful Creamsicle Cheesecake Bars. Perfect for all occasions!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- softened
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 2 drops yellow food coloring
- 1 drop red food coloring
- 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the sour cream, vanilla extract, orange extract, and food colorings until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Room-temperature ingredients: Let the cream cheese and eggs come to room temperature for a smoother filling.
- Avoid overmixing: Mix just until the ingredients are combined to help prevent excess air from entering the batter.
- Check for doneness: The edges should be set while the center retains a slight jiggle.
- Chilling is essential: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing so the cheesecake can firm up.
- Color adjustment: Add food coloring gradually if you prefer a lighter or deeper orange shade.
- Optional garnish: Serve with whipped cream, fresh orange zest, or orange slices.
- Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze individual portions in a freezer-safe container for longer storage.
- Crust note: The listed recipe uses a prepared 9-inch graham cracker crust. For traditional rectangular bars, use a suitable square baking pan with a graham cracker crust and check the baking time.
- Nutrition: Values are estimates and may vary depending on the cream cheese, crust, and serving size used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (⅛ of the cheesecake)
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: Creamsicle Cheesecake Bars, cheesecake recipe, dessert bars, orange dessert, American dessert