Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Bars

Step 1

Put wafers into a food processor and pulse until the wafers are in crumb form.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 325°.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the wafer crumbs and butter.

Step 4

Press into greased 13-in x 9-in. baking pan.

Step 5

Beat cream cheese until smooth.

Step 6

Add the milk, eggs and vanilla beat until combined.

Step 7

Pour **half** of the cream cheese mixture over crust.

Step 8

Add the orange juice concentrate, orange peel, extract and food coloring to the remaining cream cheese mixture; beat until combined.

Step 9

Lightly pour over first layer.

Step 10

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until center is almost set.

Step 11

Cool on a wire rack.

Step 12

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting.