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Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Bars

May 29, 2016

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Cake-like orange creamsicle bars, flavored with orange zest, vanilla, and melted white chocolate, and swirled with vanilla cheesecake!

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I have your Memorial Day picnic dessert! Actually, I have loads of options for what you can take to Memorial Day BBQs and picnics, but this is the one I’m currently most excited about since we just finished the pan.

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Whatever you take, it has to be bright and fruity, doesn’t it? Memorial Day signifies that summer is around the corner, and when I think of summer, I’m all about fruity desserts. Even better if they’re no-bake. These Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Bars aren’t no-bake, sadly, but they’re still simple to prep and quick to cleanup. Consider these bars the last dessert you actually turn on your oven for until summer is over. It’ll be worth it because anything that is orange creamsicle-flavored is going to make you very popular.

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Orange zest, a little orange extract for extra citrus oomph, melted white chocolate, and vanilla flavors together in cake-like bars with a swirled cheesecake topping. These are like creamsicle pops in a bar. More summery fun stuff.

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I used to love those popsicles. It takes me back to summers as a kid when I rode my bike all over creation with my childhood best friend from down the street. Often the highlight of our day was scrounging up change to buy popsicles at 7-11. We’d ride our bikes to buy popsicles or ice cream at the convenient store, then we’d sit by the little lake in the neighborhood, happily eating them as they quickly melted.

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Well, you really can’t easily take popsicles or ice cream to a picnic, so that’s why you put those flavors in a bar. Life = simplified.

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Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Bars

Course Bars
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 24 bars
Author Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl

Ingredients

  • 6 oz. white baking chocolate coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 c. butter
  • 1 3/4 c. sugar divided
  • 4 large eggs
  • zest of 1 orange
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract divided
  • 3-4 drops orange food gel paste
  • 1 1/2 c. flour + 1 tbsp. flour
  • 1 - 8 oz. package reduced-fat cream cheese softened
  • 1 large egg yolk

Instructions

  1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate and butter.
  2. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring at 30-second intervals, until chocolate and butter are melted and smooth.
  3. Whisk in 1 1/2 c. sugar, eggs, orange zest, 1 tsp. vanilla, and food coloring, mixing until blended.
  4. Stir in the 1 1/2 c. flour.
  5. Spread batter into a greased 9x13-inch pan.
  6. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining 1/4 c. sugar until smooth.
  7. Add egg yolk and remaining 1 tsp. vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
  8. Beat in remaining 1 tbsp. flour.
  9. Drop the cream cheese mixture by spoonful over the orange batter. Gently swirl with a knife or toothpick.
  10. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, and edges are golden brown.
  11. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

Adapted from Taste of Home – recipe not located online.

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  1. Jessica [Havok] says

    May 30, 2016 at 12:55 pm

    Ahhhh this sounds like the most amazing thing ever! I love cheesecake, and I love those orange creamsicle popsicles (are they popsicles? are they ice cream? who knows xD ). I’ll bet this is amazingly delicious – will for sure have to give it a go! 😀

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  2. Mother of 3 says

    June 5, 2016 at 11:30 am

    Those sound yummy! Pinned.

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  3. Helen says

    June 6, 2016 at 9:27 am

    Nothing says summer like dreamsicle!! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner link up!

    Reply
  4. Jeanette says

    June 6, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    Pretty bites and it looks so good.

    Reply
  5. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says

    June 7, 2016 at 1:37 pm

    Uh,, yes! These look SO delicious! I need to try them ASAP.

    Reply
  6. Shane says

    June 8, 2016 at 10:56 am

    OMG these look so good! I am going to have to try them! Thank you

    I would love for you to come participate in our Blog Hop. The Homesteader Hop every Wednesday, I do hope you will come out and join us.

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    • Sarah says

      June 13, 2016 at 8:22 pm

      Awesome – thanks! I’ll try to make it!

      Reply
  7. Christine says

    June 8, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    5 stars
    Finally a snack that is equal parts delicious and nutritious. I must try this!

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  8. Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says

    June 9, 2016 at 6:40 pm

    Did you really just combine orange creamsicle with cheesecake? Genius! This sounds so delish and I’m pinning it so that I can make it sometime this summer! Thanks for sharing with us at Share The Wealth Sunday!

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    • Sarah says

      June 13, 2016 at 8:23 pm

      Definitely a delightful summer dessert!

      Reply
  9. Jill says

    June 10, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    Hi there
    Just stopped by to let you know that I featured this on my Saturday Spotlight post this week!
    Saturday Spotlight
    Thanks again for linking up! Hope you have a great weekend!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      June 13, 2016 at 8:20 pm

      Awesome! Thanks so much!

      Reply
  10. Daile Fordoski says

    June 11, 2016 at 9:26 am

    5 stars
    These look delicious! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Karly says

    June 11, 2016 at 9:46 am

    These bars are wonderful! Thanks for linkin’ up with What’s Cooking Wednesday!

    Reply
  12. Quinn Caudill says

    June 13, 2016 at 2:01 pm

    What a dreamy sounding bar. Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday. Pinned and shared! Can’t wait to see what you bring to the party this week.

    Reply
  13. Frugal Hausfrau says

    June 14, 2016 at 11:15 pm

    I love these bars!! Thanks for sharing with us on Throwback Thursday!

    Mollie

    Reply
  14. Jennifer says

    June 17, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing at Saucy Saturdays! Orange Creamsicle is my mom’s favorite!

    Reply

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