Description
A decadent fusion of creamy New York-style cheesecake and nostalgic orange creamsicle flavor. These bars feature a buttery graham crust and a zesty citrus filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp orange extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F and line an 8×8 or 9×9 pan with parchment.
- Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tbsp sugar; press into the pan.
- Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one by one, mixing slowly.
- Stir in orange zest, orange extract, vanilla, and heavy cream.
- Pour batter over crust and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Cool to room temperature, then chill for 6 hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American