Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 oz animal crackers (crushed)
  • 1/2 C sweet unsalted butter (melted)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1/2 C granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temp)
  • Zest of one navel orange
  • 1/4 C juice of a navel orange
  • 1 C sour cream
  • 4 tbsp powder sugar
  • 1/2 tsp orange extract
  • 2-3 drops of orange gel food coloring
  • Whip cream
  • Orange slices

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Using a blender, or ziplock bag with a rolling pin, crush up 1 bag of animal crackers until in fine crumbs
  • Mix the animal cracker crumbs and the butter together in a medium bowl.
  • Firmly press the cracker crumbs and butter mixture into an 8-inch square metal pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the crust from the oven, and turn the temperature to 300 degrees
  • Using a standing mixer, cream together the cream cheese and the sugar until well combined
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition to combine.
  • Add the orange zest and juice.
  • Stir until completely incorporated.
  • Pour the batter into the baked crust.
  • Bake at 300 degrees until the cheesecake is just beginning to turn golden around the edges.
  • Check to make sure the cheesecake doesn't jiggle in the center. (About 30-40 minutes)
  • Cool the bars on the counter for 20 minutes.
  • Turn your oven on to 325 degrees
  • Using a medium bowl, mix together the sour cream, powder sugar, orange zest, and orange food coloring
  • Pour onto the cooled cheesecake and place back into the oven for 10 minutes
  • Let cool to room temperature before putting in the fridge to completely cool
  • When ready to serve, cut into bars and top with whip cream and sliced oranges