Description
Indulge in Peaches and Cream Cheesecake Bars, the perfect blend of creamy cheesecake, sweet peaches, and a buttery crust. An easy-to-make dessert ideal for summer picnics, family gatherings, or anytime you crave a fruity treat.
Ingredients
For the Bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 (21-ounce) can peach pie filling
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare Batter:
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Spread half the batter into the pan.
- Make Cheesecake Layer:
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg until smooth.
- Spread the mixture over the batter.
- Add Peaches: Spoon peach pie filling evenly over the cheesecake layer. Dollop remaining batter on top.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- Prepare Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract. Drizzle over cooled bars.
- Serve: Slice into bars and enjoy!
Notes
- For fresh peaches: Cook sliced peaches with sugar and cornstarch until thickened.
- For gluten-free: Use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Refrigerate bars before slicing for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
