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Orange Creamsicle Dream Bars

Irresistibly Creamy Orange Creamsicle Dream Bars to Delight You

Enjoy these Orange Creamsicle Dream Bars, a nostalgic, no-bake dessert perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Nilla Wafer Cookie Crumbs Substitute with graham cracker crumbs or crushed sugar cones for different flavors.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted.
For the Orange Cream Layer
  • 1 box Orange Gelatin Use exact water amounts for proper setting.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Confectioners' sugar can be used interchangeably.
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Extract Adjust based on preference.
  • few drops Orange Food Coloring Optional for color.
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 1 cup Cool Whip Or substitute with homemade Stabilized Whipped Cream.
  • 1/2 cup Confectioners’ Sugar Double-check for consistency.

Equipment

  • 8 x 8-inch baking pan
  • food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Melt the unsalted butter until completely liquid. Crush Nilla Wafers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and freeze for 30 minutes to set.
  2. Dissolve the orange gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved and mix in 1 cup of cold water. Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Beat together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add orange extract and food coloring, then slowly blend in chilled gelatin until uniform.
  4. Mix room temperature cream cheese with confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip until fully integrated.
  5. Spread the cheesecake layer evenly over the crust, then carefully pour the orange cream mixture on top. Smooth with a spatula.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Slice into squares and serve cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mg

Notes

Prepare these bars a day in advance for best results.

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