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Orange dreamsicle pie bars recipe

April 1, 2016 by Roxana 29 Comments

Summer in a bite, these orange dreamsicle pie bars are packed with orange flavor from freshly squeezed orange juice and grated orange rind! Forget the orange flavored jello, these orange dreamsicle pie bars taste so much better!Summer in a bite, these orange dreamsicle pie bars are packed with orange flavor from freshly squeezed orange juice and grated orange rind! Forget the orange flavored jello, these orange dreamsicle pie bars taste so much better!

I’ve been torn between naming these bars orange creamsicle pie bars or orange dreamsicle pie bars. Auto-correct lets me know creamsicle is the correct word, but doesn’t it know how dreamy these bars are?

I took the bars to a get together with my mommy friends while we let the kids run around at the playground and we all sat around the picnic table oohing and ahhing, raving about these bars. My friend, who has been on a Paleo diet for months now, gave in a had a full bar! Yeah, they are dreamy! 
Summer in a bite, these orange dreamsicle pie bars are packed with orange flavor from freshly squeezed orange juice and grated orange rind! Forget the orange flavored jello, these orange dreamsicle pie bars taste so much better!

I’ve been dreaming of recreating this favorite summer treat since last year but all the recipes I’ve seen called for orange jello or some sort of pudding. It just didn’t seem right to me. I wanted the orange flavor to come from oranges, not from a package.
After playing around with different ratios I finally got it. Orange dreamsicle pie bars that were so soft and creamy and so packed with orange flavors it kicks you in the face!

Do you see those orange specks in the bars? That’s freshly grated orange rind. 6 oranges! And later I squeezed the juice and used it in the bars.

The bars are so fresh, it’s unbelievable!Summer in a bite, these orange dreamsicle pie bars are packed with orange flavor from freshly squeezed orange juice and grated orange rind! Forget the orange flavored jello, these orange dreamsicle pie bars taste so much better!Summer in a bite, these orange dreamsicle pie bars are packed with orange flavor from freshly squeezed orange juice and grated orange rind! Forget the orange flavored jello, these orange dreamsicle pie bars taste so much better!

To get the recipe for these orange dreamsicle pie bars visit Imperial Sugar website

 

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Summer in a bite, these orange dreamsicle pie bars are packed with orange flavor from freshly squeezed orange juice and grated orange rind! Forget the orange flavored jello, these orange dreamsicle pie bars taste so much better!

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Filed Under: Cookies and Bars, No baking required, Pies and Tarts, Recipe Tagged With: bars, butter, condensed milk, cream cheese, graham crackers, heavy cream, Imperial Sugar, no bake bars, orange juice, orange zest

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Roxana has a passion for all things food, a sweet tooth that can’t be tamed and a severe case of the wanderlust
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  1. Suzanne says

    April 1, 2016 at 9:44 pm

    These look delicious! It is totally creamsicle season, I just made cupcakes, but now I want bars! http://www.flourarrangements.org/2016/03/orange-creamsicle-cupcakes/
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      April 9, 2016 at 11:29 pm

      Hi Suzanne, I can't wait for summer to make all thing creamsicle!! Your cupcakes look amazing! Just pinned them! Roxana
      Reply
  2. Christine @ WRY TOAST says

    April 4, 2016 at 8:47 am

    first things first - congrats on the blog revamp! the new name + style looks amazing, I love it!! second - these just look SO bright, cheery, and delicious, I am dying for one right now! beautifully springy and summery, love it.
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      April 9, 2016 at 11:36 pm

      Hi Christine, Thanks so much for the lovely words about my blog! And about these bars! I've already make them twice and can't wait to make them again all summer long!
      Reply
  3. Roxanne Hunepohl says

    April 4, 2016 at 11:27 pm

    Can’t bring up recipe for orange dream cycle pie bars, would like it
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      April 9, 2016 at 11:36 pm

      Hi Roxanne, Here's the link to the recipe. Hope it's working right now http://www.imperialsugar.com/recipes/desserts/frozen-desserts/Orange-Dreamsicle-Bars Roxana
      Reply
  4. Linda Lute says

    April 5, 2016 at 3:00 pm

    Can't bring up the orange dreamsicle pie bars and don't know how to get it. Please send it to me. I am typing this and it isn't plain what I am typing.
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      April 6, 2016 at 11:18 am

      Hi Linda, So sorry to hear you're having trouble. here's the direct link to the recipe. http://www.imperialsugar.com/recipes/desserts/frozen-desserts/Orange-Dreamsicle-Bars Roxana
      Reply
  5. Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama says

    April 5, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    First, I love the new blog look/name! Second, holy cow these look amazing, my dad is obsessed with oranges and cream. I will have to make these for him.
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      April 9, 2016 at 11:38 pm

      Hi Carrie! Thanks so much!!! I hope you make these bars for your dad! They are dangerously good!
      Reply
  6. Donna Gordon says

    April 5, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    I clicked on orange dreamcicle recipe....nothing...?????
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      April 6, 2016 at 11:18 am

      Hi Donna, the link it's working for me. Here is once again http://www.imperialsugar.com/recipes/desserts/frozen-desserts/Orange-Dreamsicle-Bars Roxana
      Reply
  7. rita says

    April 6, 2016 at 9:06 am

    I cant find the recipe for orange dreamsicle pie bars please help me! thanks
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      April 6, 2016 at 11:17 am

      Hi Rita, here's the direct link to the recipe. http://www.imperialsugar.com/recipes/desserts/frozen-desserts/Orange-Dreamsicle-Bars Roxana
      Reply
  8. Cathi says

    April 6, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    I can't get the recipe either...I followed your link...could you email me the recipe...it looks so good.thx
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      April 9, 2016 at 10:15 pm

      Hi Cathi, Sorry to hear the link is not working for you. Since it's working at my end, I can't figure out where/how's the issue. Here's the direct link to the recipe http://www.imperialsugar.com/recipes/desserts/frozen-desserts/Orange-Dreamsicle-Bars Roxana
      Reply
  9. Stephanie says

    April 7, 2016 at 8:18 am

    Are they to be eaten from frozen?
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      April 9, 2016 at 10:08 pm

      Hi Stephanie, You can eat them frozen like ice cream, but I prefer to leave mine to soften a little bit, maybe 10-15 minutes at room temperature. Roxana
      Reply
  10. Barb says

    April 8, 2016 at 11:50 am

    I went to Imperial Sugar website to get recipe for Orange Pie Bars. It is not post d and I called them and they don't know about it. Please let us know where we can get recipe.
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      April 9, 2016 at 10:07 pm

      Hi Barb, The link it's working at my end and I can see the recipe on Imperial Sugar website. Here's the direct link to it http://www.imperialsugar.com/recipes/desserts/frozen-desserts/Orange-Dreamsicle-Bars Roxana
      Reply
  11. Suzanne Marzano says

    April 16, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    I did notice that there is a lot of liquid for amount of cream cheese in recipe and the 1 review given said it was to soft even out of freezer. I am going to cut down on liquid and not use warm water but cold when cutting, it is like doing finish frosting on a cake if you use warm the frosting will melt and give you runs and sags.
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      April 16, 2016 at 5:42 pm

      Hi Suzanne, I would not recommend cutting the liquid. The citric acid in the orange juice combined with cream cheese is what helps the filling settle. That's the basic rule for no bake cheesecake - cream cheese and lemon juice! The warm water is used to warm the knife. You have to wipe dry the knife before cutting. This is just my preference. You can definitely use cold water.. My bars started to soften after about 45 minutes at room temperature. In the summer time, probably it softens after 15-20 minutes.
      Reply
  12. Suzanne Marzano says

    April 16, 2016 at 6:21 pm

    I thought of cutting the condensed milk by 2 tbs. and the heavy cream by 1/4 c. then adding back in as needed. I make a lot of no bakes and while you do need the right amount of cheese to acid, the other liquids are more than mine have ever called for in over 45 yrs. of baking.
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      April 16, 2016 at 9:42 pm

      Come back and let me know what you changed and how it turned out. You got me curious. Roxana
      Reply
  13. Mandy says

    May 16, 2016 at 9:46 pm

    Are you using orange zest, or the entire rind? Thank you!
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      June 18, 2016 at 11:13 pm

      Hi Mandy, just grate the zest. If you use the entire rind, it will turn out bitter.
      Reply
  14. Mandy says

    May 16, 2016 at 9:47 pm

    Are you using orange zest, or the entire rind? What's the best way to grate the rind? Thanks!
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      June 18, 2016 at 11:15 pm

      I use a zester from OXO, but you can use any zester you have http://amzn.to/23j26KD
      Reply
  15. Janet says

    May 18, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    Just wondered about the graham crackers - is that 16 sleeves of crackers or just 16 individual squares (I think there are 4 squares in one sleeve)? Or do you know about how many cups in all to use? And - do you store leftovers in the freezer? Thank you - can't want to try these!!
    Reply

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