Description
Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars are a buttery, fruity dessert with layers of juicy peaches, tangy cream cheese, and a golden crumb topping. Made with fresh or canned peaches, these easy dessert bars are the perfect blend of peach pie and cheesecake—ideal for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy homemade treat any time of year.
Ingredients
- For the crust and crumble topping:
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Light brown sugar
- Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- Salt
- Baking powder
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- For the cream cheese filling:
- Cream cheese, softened
- Granulated sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- For the peach layer:
- Fresh peaches (peeled and diced) or canned peaches (drained and chopped)
- Cornstarch
- Granulated sugar
- Lemon juice
- Ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg and vanilla until crumbly.
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Press two-thirds of the crumble mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
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In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the crust.
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Toss peaches with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and cinnamon (if using). Spoon evenly over cream cheese layer.
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Sprinkle remaining crumble mixture over the top and lightly press it down.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and set.
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Let cool completely, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Add raspberries, blueberries, or nectarines for fruity variations.
- Stir chopped pecans into the topping for a nutty crunch.
- A light vanilla glaze or powdered sugar dusting makes a great finishing touch.
- These bars taste best chilled, like cheesecake.
