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Orange Julius Cheesecake Bars
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Orange Julius Cheesecake Bars

These Orange Julius cheesecake bars are delicious. I love the secret ingredient for the crust: animal crackers! Then, you have two yummy orange layers on top. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: orange julius cheesecake bar recipe, orange julius cheesecake bars
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 315kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 8 oz animal crackers crushed
  • 1/2 C sweet unsalted butter melted

Cheesecake:

  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 C granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temp
  • Zest of one navel orange
  • 1/4 C juice of a navel orange

Orange Sour Cream Layer:

  • 1 C sour cream
  • 4 tbsp powder sugar
  • 1/2 tsp orange extract
  • 2-3 drops of orange gel food coloring

Garnish:

  • Whip cream
  • Orange slices

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Using a blender, or ziplock bag with a rolling pin, crush up 1 bag of animal crackers until in fine crumbs
  • Mix the animal cracker crumbs and the butter together in a medium bowl.
  • Firmly press the cracker crumbs and butter mixture into an 8-inch square metal pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the crust from the oven, and turn the temperature to 300 degrees
  • Using a standing mixer, cream together the cream cheese and the sugar until well combined
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition to combine.
  • Add the orange zest and juice.
  • Stir until completely incorporated.
  • Pour the batter into the baked crust.
  • Bake at 300 degrees until the cheesecake is just beginning to turn golden around the edges.
  • Check to make sure the cheesecake doesn't jiggle in the center. (About 30-40 minutes)
  • Cool the bars on the counter for 20 minutes.
  • Turn your oven on to 325 degrees
  • Using a medium bowl, mix together the sour cream, powder sugar, orange zest, and orange food coloring
  • Pour onto the cooled cheesecake and place back into the oven for 10 minutes
  • Let cool to room temperature before putting in the fridge to completely cool
  • When ready to serve, cut into bars and top with whip cream and sliced oranges

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 92mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 0.3mg