Description
Peaches and Cream Pie Bars are a deliciously rich and fruity dessert featuring a creamy filling, juicy peaches, and a buttery crumb topping. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a sweet treat at home, these bars are easy to slice, serve, and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups sliced fresh or well-drained canned peaches
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with 1/2 cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pre-baked crust.
- Layer the sliced peaches evenly over the cream cheese filling.
- Crumble the remaining crust mixture over the peaches.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan for about 1 hour.
- Optional: Mix powdered sugar with a little milk or water to make a glaze and drizzle over cooled bars before serving.
Notes
- Make ahead: These bars are great for preparing a day in advance.
- Cool completely before slicing for cleaner bars.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- To reheat, microwave individual bars for 10–15 seconds or enjoy at room temperature.
- Use full-fat block cream cheese for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
