Description
Sweet peach and cream cheese bars bring Southern comfort to dessert tables. Silky cream cheese swirls through ripe peach layers, creating a delightful treat you’ll savor to the last crumbly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226 grams)
- 4 large eggs
- 21 ounces (595 grams) peach pie filling
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Dairy and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 egg
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
Finishing and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and coat a 9×13 inch (23×33 centimeter) baking pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly cream unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, ensuring each is fully blended before adding the next, then mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Sift together all-purpose flour and salt, then gradually fold into the wet ingredients, mixing until a consistent batter forms without overmixing.
- Transfer half the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula to create a uniform base layer.
- Prepare the cream cheese layer by beating cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Gently spread the cream cheese mixture over the initial batter layer, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Distribute peach pie filling uniformly across the cream cheese layer, creating a vibrant fruity base.
- Drop remaining batter in small dollops across the peach filling, creating a rustic, textured top surface.
- Place in preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for golden edges and a slightly firm center.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 1 hour.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until a silky glaze forms, then drizzle decoratively over cooled bars.
- Slice into squares and serve, enjoying the rich combination of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Layers of buttery goodness meet creamy cheesecake in this irresistible summer dessert.
- Perfectly balanced sweetness comes from fresh peaches nestled between soft, rich cake base and tangy cream cheese.
- Achieve golden-brown edges by watching carefully during baking to prevent overcooking.
- Chilling bars completely helps set the cheesecake layer and enhances overall flavor melding.
- Drizzle glaze just before serving to maintain crisp texture and prevent soggy bottom.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: <1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg