CHOCOLATE ORANGE CHEESECAKE BARS

Chocolate and orange are a mouth-watering combination in these creamy,easy to make dessert bars. The first time I made these was for a bake sale, I had more requests for the recipe than I have ever had for any other recipe I have made. They are very good!

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Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Bars

2 cups chocolate cookie or graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter,melted
1-1/4 cups sugar,white
2 packages cream cheese,softened (8 ounces each)
3 eggs
1/4 cup flour,all-purpose
1 can evaporated milk (385 ml)
3 tablespoons orange liqueur (I use orange juice)
2 tablespoons finely grated orange rind
1/3 cup sifted cocoa powder
1/3 cup hot water

Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine cookie crumbs,butter and 1/4 cup sugar in bowl;press into bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish.Bake 10 minutes or until firm;let cool.Reduce oven temperature to 325 F. Beat remaining sugar,cream cheese,eggs and flour in large bowl until smooth.Gradually fold in evaporated milk,juice and orange rind. Combine cocoa with hot water until dissolved;stir into mixture.Pour into prepared pan.Bake 40-45 minutes on until set.Makes 48 bars.