Orange Creamsicle Layered Dessert Bars
A delightful layered dessert that combines the creamy sweetness of orange and whipped cream, reminiscent of childhood treats and perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 155 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in whipped cream, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract gently.
- Spread the cream mixture over the cooled crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
Serve with fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for extra flavor. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg