Orange Creamsicle Bars

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Creamy orange creamsicle dessert bars made with a buttery crust, fluffy filling, and crunchy topping. These jello desserts are easy no bake desserts, perfect for summer celebrations.

Prep Time10

Chill Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: squares

Author: Rachel Rodda

Equipment

Ingredients

FOR THE BASE

2 cups graham cracker crumbs 11-14 whole biscuits
1 stick unsalted butter melted
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

FOR THE FILLING

2 blocks cream cheese room temperature
1⅓ cups powdered sugar sifted
¼ cup orange juice
2 cups whipped topping thawed
¼ cup orange jello mix 1/2 a box
1 cup whipped topping extra, thawed

FOR THE OREO CRUNCH

20 golden oreos crushed
½ stick unsalted butter melted
3 oz orange jello mix 1 box

Instructions

Line an 8x8 inch cake pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal later. Set aside.

MAKE THE BASE

In a large bowl add the graham cracker crumbs and sugar and mix to combine. Add the melted butter and stir with a fork to combine.
Pour the crumbs into the pan, spread out and flatten gently. Place the pan in the refrigerator and get started on the filling.

MAKE THE FILLING

Add the cream cheese to a large bowl. Beat with a stand or hand mixer until creamy. Add the powdered sugar and orange juice to the bowl and mix on low until combined.
Add the whipped topping and fold into the mixture using a metal or silicone spoon until combined.
Take the pan with the crust out of the refrigerator and create the first layer by adding 2 cups of the cream cheese mixture on top of the crust. Spread out to cover the crust evenly.
Add the orange jello crystals to the remaining cream cheese mixture in the bowl. Fold in until there are no white streaks. Add the orange cream cheese mixture on top of the white cream cheese layer in the pan, and carefully spread out to create your second layer.
Add the extra whipped topping on the top of the orange cream cheese to create your third layer, and carefully spread out to an even layer.

MAKE THE OREO CRUNCH

Add the crushed golden oreos to a bowl and add the melted butter and orange jello crystals. Stir until the oreo crumbs are completely coated.
Sprinkle the oreo crunch over the top of the whipped topping in the pan. Return to the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to chill and firm up.
When ready to serve, life the parchment paper up to remove the dessert from the pan. Slice into bars and enjoy!

Notes

Jello: Use just the gelatin crystals in the recipe - do not follow the instructions on the packet to make the jello desserts. 1/4 cup of orange jello crystals is about 1/2 a 3 oz box. So you need 2 x 3 oz boxes to make this recipe.

Whipped Topping: Use a fold motion to combine the whipped topping in to the mixture. Don't mix it - otherwise it will lose some its volume.

Store leftover dessert bars in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

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