Creamsicle Cheesecake Bars

Name: Creamsicle Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ stick (4 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted; 1 ¼ cup crushed graham cracker crumbs from about 1 sleeve of crackers; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 pinch salt; 16 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature; ⅔ cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; ½ cup frozen orange juice concentrate, plus 2 tbsp, separated; 1 tbsp orange zest

Creamsicle Cheesecake Bars combine a buttered graham cracker crust with a tangy-sweet cream cheese filling brightened by frozen orange juice concentrate and fresh orange zest, delivering the nostalgic flavor of a creamsicle in bar form.

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Total

1h 20m

Servings

12

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

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From Recette Magazine

Ingredients

½ stick (4 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
1 ¼ cup crushed graham cracker crumbs from about 1 sleeve of crackers
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 pinch salt
16 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
⅔ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup frozen orange juice concentrate, plus 2 tbsp, separated
1 tbsp orange zest

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Instructions

1
Line a Suvie pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine 4 tbsp melted butter, 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 pinch of salt. Press mixture evenly into prepared pan. Insert pan into your Suvie and broil for 5-7 minutes, rotating pan halfway through cooking. Remove pan from Suvie and set aside.
2
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment combine 16 oz softened cream cheese and ⅔ cup granulated sugar. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by ½ cup orange juice concentrate and beat until combined.
3
Set aside ¼ cup batter in a small bowl and pour the remaining batter over the cooled graham cracker crust. Add 2 tbsp remaining orange juice concentrate and orange zest to the batter in the bowl and stir to combine. Gently pour orange batter in lines over the batter in the Suvie pan. Use a toothpick to draw lines back and forth along the pan to form a marbled pattern.
4
Insert pan into your Suvie, input settings and cook now. Bottom Zone: Bake at 300°F for 60 minutes. Top Zone: Bake at 300°F for 0 minutes.
5
After the cook, remove pan from your Suvie and set aside to cool to room temperature. Then transfer to refrigerator and cool for at least 4 hours or overnight until well chilled.
6
Transfer creamsicle bars to a cutting board, cut into pieces, and serve.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Soften cream cheese to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth, creamy filling.
Don't overmix once you add eggs; mix on low speed just until combined to prevent excess air and cracking.
Press the graham cracker crust firmly and evenly into the pan to prevent it from separating during baking.
Let bars cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before cutting for clean slices.

Substitutions

Unsalted butter → salted butter (reduce added salt pinch)
Graham cracker crumbs → digestive biscuit crumbs or vanilla wafer crumbs (similar texture)
Frozen orange juice concentrate → fresh orange juice reduced by half on stovetop (same citrus effect)

Storage & make-ahead

Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days; freeze for up to 3 months. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Common Questions

Can I make these bars ahead of time?

Yes. Refrigerate the baked bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

What if I don't have frozen orange juice concentrate?

Substitute with fresh orange juice (use about ¾ cup, reduced by simmering to concentrate), or fresh lemon juice for a different citrus angle. Adjust sweetness to taste.

How do I know when the cheesecake is done baking?

The edges should be set and slightly golden, but the center should have a slight jiggle when you gently shake the pan. It will continue to set as it cools.