Best 3 Orange Cream Dessert Squares Recipes

For those with a sweet tooth, and a love for classic desserts, orange cream dessert squares offer an exquisite blend of flavors and textures that are sure to delight. These delectable treats combine the tangy freshness of oranges with the creamy richness of a custard filling, all nestled within a golden brown crust.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE CREAM DESSERT SQUARES

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Make and share this Orange Cream Dessert Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories Cheesecake

Time 4h10m

Yield 24 squares, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (16 1/2 ounce) package pillsbury create 'n bake refrigerated sugar cookie dough
2 tablespoons grated orange peel (from 2 large oranges)
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1 teaspoon orange-flavored liqueur or 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
2 eggs
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 drops orange food coloring (or 2 drops yellow and 1 drop red food color)
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F
Press cookie dough evenly on bottom and 1 inch up sides of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish (If dough is sticky, use floured fingers).
Sprinkle evenly with orange peel.
In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, marmalade and liqueur with electric mixer on medium-high speed about 1 minute or until well blended.
Add eggs; beat about 2 minutes or until well blended and mixture is creamy.
Spread evenly in crust.
Bake 29 to 36 minutes or until crust is golden brown and center is set.
Cool 1 hour.
In small microwavable bowl, microwave whipping cream and food color uncovered on High about 30 seconds or just until boiling.
Add butter and baking chips; stir until chips are melted.
Spread mixture evenly over bars.
Refrigerate about 1 1/2 hours or until chilled and firm.
To serve, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows, using thin, sharp knife and wiping blade occasionally.
Cover and refrigerate any remaining dessert squares.

CREAMY FROZEN ORANGE SQUARES

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Enjoy a delicious frozen dessert flavored with orange and garnished with whipped cream.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2/3 cup coarsely chopped blanched almonds
5 tablespoons butter
60 vanilla wafer cookies, finely crushed (2 cups)
5 cups vanilla ice cream (from 1/2 gallon), softened
5 cups orange sherbet (from 3 pints), softened
1/2 pint (1 cup) whipping cream, whipped
Orange peel curls, if desired

Steps:

In medium skillet, toast almonds over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown. Immediately remove from heat; reserve 2 tablespoons for topping.
Add butter to remaining almonds in skillet; stir until butter is melted. Add cookie crumbs; mix well. Press mixture in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Cool completely, about 10 minutes.
In large bowl, stir ice cream and sherbet until partially blended. Spoon over cooled crust; smooth top. Cover; freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.
To serve, cut dessert into squares; place on individual dessert plates. Garnish each with whipped cream, reserved toasted almonds and orange curl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 1 g

ORANGE CREAM FREEZER DESSERT

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With its bold orange taste and cool smooth texture, this appealing ice cream dessert is crowd-pleaser. People who ask me for the recipe can't believe how easy it is to make. Plus, it serves a bunch. -Shannon Caroll Whittier, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2 desserts (24 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup butter, melted
3-1/2 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened
2 cans (12 ounces each) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

Steps:

In a bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Set aside 2 cups for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into two greased 15x10x1-in. pans. Cover and freeze for at least 10 minutes., In a large bowl, combine ice cream and orange juice concentrate until smooth. Spoon over crusts (pans will be full). Freeze for 10 minutes or until partially firm., Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture; gently press down. Cover and freeze for up to 2 months. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

For a stronger orange flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice instead of store-bought.
If you don't have powdered sugar, you can make your own by processing granulated sugar in a food processor or blender until it is fine.
To make the squares easier to cut, chill them for at least 30 minutes before cutting.
If you want a more decadent dessert, you can add a layer of whipped cream or ice cream between the orange and cream layers.
These squares can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These orange cream dessert squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients that are likely already in your kitchen, and they can be prepared in just a few minutes. The combination of orange and cream is classic and refreshing, and the squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.