Orange Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in these creamy, zesty Orange Cheesecake Bars on a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 2 packages cream cheese, softened (8-ounce each)
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 0.5 cups fresh orange juice
- 1 large zest of an orange
For the Topping
- 1 cups heavy cream
- 0.25 cups powdered sugar
- 1 large zest of an additional orange for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until combined and resembles wet sand. Press this mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x9-inch baking pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add in sugar and flour, mixing until combined. Gradually add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Finally, pour in the orange juice and zest, blending until creamy.
Baking
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the center is slightly jiggly.
Cooling
- Allow the bars to cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour before chilling in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
Topping
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the chilled cheesecake bars and sprinkle with orange zest.
Serving
- Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
Allow cream cheese to soften for easier blending. These bars can be made a day in advance and can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.