Creamy Orange-Vanilla Squares
Creamy Orange-Vanilla Squares
These creamy orange-vanilla squares are almost reminiscent of cheesecake thanks to the inclusion of Neufchatel cheese. If you’re looking to try something a little different, this snack is sure to brighten your taste buds.
servings
1
Ingredients
- 2 cup honey bunches of oats whole grain vanilla bunches
- 1/4 cup margarine, melted
- 1 eight-ounce package neufchatel cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoon flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon orange peel, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray; set aside. Place 1 3/4 cups of the cereal in food processor; process until finely crushed. Mix with margarine; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Set aside.
- Beat Neufchatel cheese and sugar with electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in flour, baking powder, orange peel, and juice; pour over crust.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cereal; press gently into top of dessert to secure. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Cut into squares to serve. Store leftovers in refrigerator.