ORANGE CHEESECAKE BARS 
CRUST:

2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted

Combine graham crumbs and butter in small bowl - press firmly into 9x13-inch pan.

FILLING:

2 (8 oz. ea.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
4 tsp. finely grated orange rind
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk (Carnation)

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Beat together softened cream cheese and sugar on medium speed till well blended. Add eggs, flour and orange zest, beating well after each addition. With mixer on low beat in orange juice and evaporated milk.

Pour batter over prepared crust and bake at 325°F for 35 minutes or until center is set.

Chill for 4 hours or overnight. Cut into squares.

Note: If using 2% or fat-free evaporated milk increase cooking time to 45 to 50 minutes.

Submitted by: Gail Neilson

 

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