Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet peaches and creamy goodness with these Peaches and Cream Pie Bars. A buttery crust, a velvety cream cheese layer, and juicy peaches make these bars a perfect summer dessert.
Ingredients
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For the crust and topping:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
For the cream layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the peach layer:
- 2 cups fresh or canned sliced peaches (drained if canned)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, if peaches aren’t very sweet)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the crust: Cream together softened butter and sugar, then add baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and flour. Press two-thirds of the mixture into the baking dish.
- Prepare the cream layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add egg and vanilla extract, then spread over the crust.
- Create the peach layer: Toss peaches with cornstarch, lemon juice, and extra sugar if needed. Arrange over the cream cheese layer.
- Bake and cool: Crumble the remaining crust mixture over the peaches and bake until set. Cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Chill and serve: For cleaner cuts, chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- You can use frozen peaches if fresh are not available.
- Bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Serve cold or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
