Orange Creamsicle Bars

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Orange Creamsicle Bars

This Orange Creamsicle recipe allows you to enjoy the same flavors and creamy texture of a classic orange creamsicle drink, but in dessert form! This no-bake dessert is perfect as a refreshing sweet treat.

Prep Time15

Chill in the Refrigerator4

Total Time4 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 1080kcal

Author: Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

Equipment

Ingredients

Crust:

1 c vanilla oreo crumbs
6 Tbs melted butter

Cheesecake layer:

½ c heavy cream + ¼ c powdered sugar
16 oz cream cheese
1 c sugar
½ c powdered sugar
1 ½ teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon salt

Orange layer:

1 c heavy cream + ¼ c powdered sugar
4 Tbs orange jello mix
16 oz cream cheese
1 c sugar
½ c powdered sugar
1 teaspoon orange extract
¼ teaspoon salt

Whipped topping:

1 ½ c heavy cream
½ c powdered sugar

Instructions

Line a loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal later.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the vanilla Oreo crumbs and melted butter. Mix thoroughly until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Press the mixture into an even layer in the bottom of the loaf pan.
Place into the fridge while you make the cheesecake layer.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the heavy cream and ¼ c powdered sugar. Using a whisk attachment, whip on medium high speed for 5-6 minutes or until a thick whipped cream has formed.
Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl with the whipped cream.
Whisk on medium high speed for another 2 minutes or until completely smooth and incorporated.
Pour cheesecake mixture into the loaf pan, on top of the crust. Smooth out. Cover with plastic wrap and place into the fridge or freezer to chill for at least 1 hour.
Once the cheesecake layer has chilled, make the orange layer.
Start by adding the heavy cream, ¼ c powdered sugar and jello mix to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment.
Whisk on medium high speed for 5-6 minutes or until a thick whipped cream has formed.
Spoon the mixture into a separate bowl and set aside.
Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk on medium high speed for 4 minutes or until smooth.
Add the orange whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture and whisk for 1 minute to incorporate.
Spoon and smooth the mixture over the cheesecake layer.
Cover with plastic wrap and place into the fridge to chill for at least 1 hour.
Once the orange layer has chilled, make the whipped cream for the topping. Add the heavy cream and powdered sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment.
Whisk on medium high speed for 5-6 minutes or until a thick whipped cream has formed.
Spoon into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe in a snake formation on top of the orange layer.
The bars are now ready to serve.
Be sure to keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

Storage: Bars may be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

TIPS:

- Using high-quality ingredients in this dessert will ensure the best flavors and texture.

- Press the crust firmly and evenly into the loaf pan. The crust must be stored in the fridge while preparing the cheesecake layer so that it sets to hold shape.

- Allow the cream cheese to soften before combining with the rest of the ingredients for a smooth texture.

- It’s important to chill the individual dessert layers in the fridge as you make and assemble this orange creamsicle dessert. This helps to set the layers so that they don’t bleed into each other.

- Keep this dessert refrigerated until ready to serve, otherwise it will soften.

- Add extra flair to these dessert bars by garnishing them with fresh orange slices or a sprinkling of orange zest.

- Don’t over whip the heavy cream when making the whipped cream as it will start to break down and you’ll have to start again

For additional information and variations check out the post from the Orange Creamsicle Bars.

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