Orange Creamsicle Bars

Name: Orange Creamsicle Bars
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 9 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers, crushed; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 pinch salt; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; 2-1/2 tablespoons orange gelatin; Fresh orange slices, candy orange slices, orange zest or additional orange juice concentrate, optional

Total Time Prep: 35 min. + chilling

Yield 9 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Cue the ice cream truck melody! These orange creamsicle bars have nostalgic flavor in an easy, no-bake dessert.

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers, crushed
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2-1/2 tablespoons orange gelatin
Fresh orange slices, candy orange slices, orange zest or additional orange juice concentrate, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of parchment-lined 8-in. square baking dish; freeze until set.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, 2-3 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, orange juice concentrate, vanilla extract and salt; beat until smooth, 2-3 minutes, scraping sides as needed. Fold in 1-1/2 cups whipped topping until well incorporated.
Divide filling in half. Spread one half over crust.
Add orange gelatin to the remaining filling; beat at medium speed until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Gently spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining 1-1/2 cups whipped topping. Cover; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
Using the edges of the parchment paper, remove from pan. Cut into bars. Garnish with orange slices, candy, orange zest or additional orange juice concentrate before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 592 calories, 39g fat (23g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.

The creamy, dreamy flavor of the creamsicle is perfectly captured in these orange creamsicle bars! The no-bake version of the ice cream truck dessert has orange and white layers with a blend of soft orange and vanilla flavors. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts

Recipe Creator

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