Orange Cheesecake Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Mix together the vanilla wafer crumbs and butter in a medium size bowl.
2. 2
   Press mixture into a greased 13x9 baking pan.
3. 3
   In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until very smooth.
4. 4
   Add milk, eggs, and vanilla; beat until combined.
5. 5
   Pour half of mixture over crust.
6. 6
   To the remaining cream mixture, add the orange juice concentrate, orange peel, extract and food colorings; beat until combined.
7. 7
   Pour over first cream layer.
8. 8
   Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set.
9. 9
   Cool on a wire rack.
10. 10
    Refrigerate for 2 hours minimum before cutting into bars.