Here is how to make orange creamsicle bars for summer occasions, parties and any warm weather events! These really are the ultimate summer bars of happiness - bright citrusy orange marries with rich, creamy vanilla for the best hit of nostalgia in easy no bake bar form.
If you are planning a citrus themed bash, such as a Cutie themed party, bridal or baby shower, these really are the ticket - sweet, refreshing and delicious!
Orange Creamsicle Crunch Bars serve: 8
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Mixing together vanilla Oreos and orange jello mix gives the top of these the perfect crunch!
You will need
• 2 cups of finely crushed graham crackers
• 1 stick of unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 tbsp of sugar
• 2 blocks of cream cheese (room temp)
• 1 1/3 cup of powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup of juice from an orange
• 1 3 oz box of orange jello mix (only 1/4 cup)
• 3 cups of whipped topping (thawed)
• 20 vanilla Oreos (crushed into crumbs)
• 1/4 cup of unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 3 oz box of orange jello mix
1. In a large bowl add the crushed graham crackers and sugar and mix together, add 1 stick of melted butter to the bowl and stir with a fork until all the crumbs are coated. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Pour the crumbs into the 8x8 and spread and flatten evenly. Place in the refrigerator.
In a large bowl add the cream cheese and beat with a hand mixer until creamy. Add the powdered sugar and orange juice, beat again until everything is mixed together and there are no lumps.
3. Add 2 cups of whipped topping and fold using a silicone spoon. Fold until everything is well mixed.
Take the crust out of the refrigerator and add 2 cups of the cream cheese mixture, spread evenly on top of the crust.
4. Add 1/4 cup of the orange jello mixture to the rest of the cream cheese mixture in the bowl
Fold again using the silicone spoon until there’s no more white streaks.
Add the orange cream cheese mixture on top of the regular cream cheese mixture and spread.
5. Add the remaining whipped topping to the top of the orange cream cheese mixture and spread around.
Add the Oreos to a food processor and pulse until you get crumbs.
6. Add the crumbs to a medium sized bowl and add the 3 oz of orange jello mix and 1/4 cup of melted butter. Then stir until everything is completely coated.
Sprinkle on top of the whipped topping and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
7. Lift the parchment paper up and slice into bars, serve and enjoy!
Tips and tricks! • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
• Once you add the whipped topping to the cream cheese mixture do not stir, only fold.
• Make sure to leave some of the parchment paper hanging over the edge of the baking dish so you can lift it up.
• Some places have already crushed up graham crackers, or you can crush your own up!
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