Description
Creamy and refreshing bars with a delicious orange flavor, perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl until fully incorporated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a lined baking dish to create a sturdy crust.
- Whip the heavy cream in another bowl until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes on medium speed.
- Mix the orange juice, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest in a separate bowl until well combined.
- Fold the whipped cream into the orange mixture gently until smooth.
- Pour the orange cream mixture over the crust and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 240 minutes or until set firmly.
- Cut into squares or bars and serve chilled.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider substituting refined sugar with natural sweeteners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg