Description
Delightful Peaches and Cream Bars bring summer’s sweetest memories to life with a crumbly graham crust and luscious peach filling. Creamy layers and fresh fruit create a dessert so irresistible you’ll want to savor each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Dairy Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and lightly coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
- Combine softened butter, granulated sugar, and flour in a mixing bowl, working the ingredients until they form a coarse, crumbly texture.
- Gently press the crumbly mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating an even, compact base layer.
- Slide the crust into the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes until the edges turn a delicate golden brown; remove and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes silky and uniform in consistency.
- Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture over the slightly cooled crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- Artfully arrange fresh peach slices across the cream layer, overlapping them slightly for visual appeal.
- Optional: Dust the peach slices with a light sprinkle of additional granulated sugar for extra sweetness.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching until the cream layer sets and appears slightly firm.
- Remove from oven and let the bars cool completely at room temperature for approximately 1-2 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother blending and even texture in the cream cheese layer.
- Drain peaches thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the bars soggy and compromising the crust’s crispness.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Enhance flavor by adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the crust mixture, which will complement the sweet peaches and create a more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg