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Orange Creamsicle Dream Bars

Orange Creamsicle Dream Bars: No-Bake Summer Delight

Enjoy Orange Creamsicle Dream Bars, a nostalgic no-bake treat perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Nilla Wafer Cookie Crumbs Substitute with graham cracker crumbs if desired.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Melted.
For the Orange Cream Layer
  • 1 package Orange Gelatin Follow the water measurements in the recipe.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese At room temperature.
  • 0.5 cups Powdered Sugar Can use confectioners' sugar as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Extract Enhances the orange flavor.
  • 1 drop Gel Food Color Optional for visual appeal.
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese At room temperature.
  • 0.5 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 cups Cool Whip Can substitute with homemade Stabilized Whipped Cream.

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and mix with 1 1/2 cups of Nilla Wafer cookie crumbs. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Freeze for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Dissolve 1 package of orange gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water, add 1/2 cup of cold water after cooling for 15 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat 8 ounces of cream cheese, 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of orange extract until smooth. Gradually mix in the cooled gelatin. Chill for 1 hour.
  4. Combine 8 ounces of cream cheese with 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and a splash of vanilla extract. Fold in 2 cups of Cool Whip. Spread over the crust.
  5. Pour the orange cream layer over the cheesecake layer. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
  6. Slice using a hot knife and serve cold. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure gelatin is cool but not set before mixing. Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean slicing with a hot knife.

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