Orange Cream Bars = Orange DREAM Bars


I am admittedly no photographer; especially of food. But one thing I am is a baker. I love to bake, always have. For the most part, I keep it simple. Cookies, cakes, sweet breads, etc... but when I saw these on my favorite cooking blog, I had to try them. Not only am I having a most difficult time with the fact that I cannot have ANY chocolate while pregnant (or nursing for that matter), I absolutely LOVE all things Lemoney or Orangey. With the promise that these taste like Dreamsicle bars-- I was sold.

After staying up way too late finishing the 3rd layer, allowing them to chill over night & then figuring out the best way to slice these-- I tried one. And then another-- for good measure of course. Yummmmmm.....

I do want to remake them because there are things I will do better next time. I think the crust was over baked, and maybe a little thick for my taste. I also only had little Cutie oranges-- I think the flavor would be better with navel oranges. Lastly, I want to try whipping the topping more.

After I master these, I'm moving on to THIS. Wish me luck!

Comments

Jessica said…
YUM! I totally wish I was closer so I could try one! (OR two)
10:19 AM
Kendall and Lee'sa said…
Those look good! I am not a baker, but I do love to cook. I'm assuming the no chocolate because of kidney stones??? I've given up on that one...I can't stay away from chocolate if I tried! It finds me!
12:23 PM
Liz said…
is said blog called my kitchen cafe? if so the author of it is my best friend from childhood. i was her post orange bars this week so just wondering if its the same one. to hell with diets baby!
6:26 PM
Liz said…
k. just used my computer hacking skills to answer my own question. mel and i were best friends since first grade. small world.
6:28 PM
Jenae said…
I can't wait for Pomegranate Cheesecake.... but the sour cream layer scares me.... a lot. I'm so glad you're a baker- you've never steared me wrong!!!
6:46 PM
Jenae said…
Um... don't know why I can't spell "steered".... I blame baby boy.
6:49 PM
Melanie said…
Wait a second...I didn't get any of these on my doorstep! :-)
I do love your baking! You always make such yummy things!!!
9:36 AM
marianne said…
The "this" is on our Christmas Day menu! Yum...yum...Melanie offers great recipes! Great job on the orange dream bars, they look so pretty:)
6:32 PM
Pops Stargell said…
Thanks to this post, I had to immediately visit my local Jamba Juice for a dose of Orange Dream Machine to quench my sudden craving. As much as I loooove my ODMs, it looks like they can't touch these things.
9:26 PM
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