Citrus Bliss Cheesecake Bars 🍊🍰

Delice Cheesecake Bars are a delightful treat that perfectly combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the comforting familiarity of a cookie bar, creating a dessert that is sure to please any crowd. 🍰 These bars are not only easy to make but also incredibly delicious, making them ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a weeknight indulgence or a special dessert for a gathering with friends and family.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes 🕒
Cooking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes 🕒
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes 🕒

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Ingredients:

• Crust:

  • 1/2 – 1 cup butter 🧈
  • 2 cups flour 🌾
  • 1/2 cup sugar 🍚
  • Zest of 1 orange 🍊
  • Zest of 1 lemon 🍋

• Filling:

  • 2 packages cream cheese 🧀
  • 1 cup sugar 🍚
  • 2 eggs 🥚
  • Zest of 1 orange 🍊
  • Zest of 1 lemon 🍋
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt 🧂
  • 1 cup milk 🥛

• Topping:

  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar 🍰
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 🍃
  • 2 tablespoons water 💧
  • Sliced almonds for garnish 🌰

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Crust:

   • Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
   • In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, flour, sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined and a dough forms.
   • Press the dough evenly into an ungreased 9×9″ or 7×11″ baking pan.
   • Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until lightly golden brown.

2. Prepare the Filling:

   • While the crust is baking, prepare the cheesecake filling.
   • In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
   • Gradually add the sugar to the cream cheese, continuing to beat until well combined.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Stir in the orange zest, lemon zest, salt, and milk until the filling mixture is smooth and creamy.

3. Assemble and Bake:

   • Once the crust is baked, remove it from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C).
   • Pour the prepared cheesecake filling over the baked crust, spreading it out evenly.
   • Return the pan to the oven and bake the cheesecake bars for 1 hour at 300°F (150°C), or until the filling is set and the edges are lightly golden brown.

4. Add the Topping:

   • Once the cheesecake bars are fully baked, remove them from the oven and sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the top.

5. Prepare the Icing:

   • In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, cinnamon, and water until a smooth icing forms.
   • Drizzle the icing over the hot cheesecake bars.

6. Cool and Serve:

   • Allow the cheesecake bars to cool completely in the pan.
   • Once cooled, refrigerate the bars for at least a few hours or overnight to chill and set.
   • Once chilled, cut the cheesecake bars into squares.
   • Serve and enjoy these delicious Delice Cheesecake Bars as a delightful dessert for any occasion!

7. Storage:

   • Store any leftover cheesecake bars in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to several days.

These Delice Cheesecake Bars are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire, with their creamy texture, zesty citrus flavor, and crunchy almond topping, they are simply irresistible! Whether you’re serving them for a special occasion or just craving a sweet treat, these bars are always a hit. Enjoy! 🎉