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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

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