Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of zesty orange and creamy vanilla in these Orange Creamsicle Dream Bars. Each bite offers a velvety texture that melts in your mouth, while the bright citrus flavor dances on your palate, evoking memories of summer days and childhood treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Filling:
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (about 4 oranges)
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well mixed.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, sugar, and eggs until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly jiggles in the center.
- Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into squares.
Notes
- These bars can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator for optimal flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free crumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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