Orange Cream Dessert Squares |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Minutes |
Ready In: 28 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A sugar cookie crust with a hint of orange is the base for a creamy cheesecake filling. Ingredients:
1 (16 1/2 ounce) package pillsbury create 'n bake refrigerated sugar cookie dough |
2 tablespoons grated orange peel (from 2 large oranges) |
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened |
1/4 cup sugar |
1/2 cup orange marmalade |
1 teaspoon orange-flavored liqueur or 1/4 teaspoon orange extract |
2 eggs |
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream |
2 drops orange food coloring (or 2 drops yellow and 1 drop red food color) |
1 1/2 teaspoons butter |
1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F
2. Press cookie dough evenly on bottom and 1 inch up sides of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish (If dough is sticky, use floured fingers).
3. Sprinkle evenly with orange peel.
4. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, marmalade and liqueur with electric mixer on medium-high speed about 1 minute or until well blended.
5. Add eggs; beat about 2 minutes or until well blended and mixture is creamy.
6. Spread evenly in crust.
7. Bake 29 to 36 minutes or until crust is golden brown and center is set.
8. Cool 1 hour.
9. In small microwavable bowl, microwave whipping cream and food color uncovered on High about 30 seconds or just until boiling.
10. Add butter and baking chips; stir until chips are melted.
11. Spread mixture evenly over bars.
12. Refrigerate about 1 1/2 hours or until chilled and firm.
13. To serve, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows, using thin, sharp knife and wiping blade occasionally.
14. Cover and refrigerate any remaining dessert squares.
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