Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Orange Creamsicle Dream Bars, the perfect no-bake dessert for warm summer days. These bars feature a crunchy Nilla wafer crust, a creamy orange cheesecake layer infused with zesty flavors, and a light Cool Whip topping that brings everything together. Ideal for family gatherings, barbecues, or simply as a sweet treat at home, these bars are sure to impress. With their vibrant color and refreshing taste, they evoke the essence of summer in every bite. Easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, this dessert will become your go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Cool Whip (divided)
- 1 ⅓ cups Nilla Wafer Cookies
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 3 ounces orange Vegan Gelatin
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- For the crust: Crush Nilla Wafers and mix with melted butter. Press into a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- For the orange layer: Dissolve gelatin in boiling water; mix with room temperature cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add orange extract and blend well.
- Pour the orange mixture over the crust and refrigerate for about 4 hours or until set.
- Prepare topping by beating cream cheese with confectioners’ sugar; fold in remaining Cool Whip until creamy.
- Spread topping over the chilled orange layer, refrigerate for an additional hour, then slice into bars.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg