ORANGE CHEESECAKE BARS

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I still remember the last day of first grade, when our teacher treated the class to little cups with orange sherbet and vanilla ice cream swirled together. I tried to capture that same delicious flavor when I created these creamy layered bars. -Connie Faulkner, Moxee, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 60 wafers)
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract
5 drops yellow food coloring
3 drops red food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the wafer crumbs and butter. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the milk, eggs and vanilla; beat just until combined. Pour half over crust., Add the orange juice concentrate, orange zest, extract and food coloring to the remaining cream cheese mixture; beat until combined. Pour over first layer. , Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting.

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Tehreem Imran
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I've tried several orange cheesecake bar recipes and this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Muhammad Junaid Khan786
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These bars are the perfect make-ahead dessert. I can make them a day or two ahead of time and they're still just as good.


mofaselur rahman
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I love that this recipe uses fresh oranges. It really makes a difference in the flavor.


Jazmine Beverly
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These bars are so easy to make, even a beginner can do it.


Mojibor Dhali
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I followed the recipe exactly but my bars turned out too dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Casey Akins
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These bars are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Meriline Tenefeh
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I'm not a huge fan of orange desserts, but these bars were surprisingly good. The orange flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Nisha Rajput
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These bars are the perfect size for a snack or dessert. I love that I can just grab one and go.


Asad Butter
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so good, I even make them for myself sometimes!


Rambiswash Yadav
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're light and refreshing, but still rich and satisfying.


M Ramzan Arain
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Emmanuel Mwaisaka Ziro
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These cheesecake bars are so easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in the food processor and have them ready to bake in minutes.


Khaled Aljughul
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I love the combination of orange and cheesecake. These bars are the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Clifford Oima
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These orange cheesecake bars were a hit at my last party! They're so creamy and delicious, and the orange flavor is just perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.


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