Peaches and Cream Bars
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Layers of buttery crust, creamy cheesecake, and sweet peach filling—your new favorite summer dessert.
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Nothing captures the essence of summer quite like ripe, juicy peaches. These Peaches & Cream Bars are a celebration of that seasonal sweetness, wrapped in a comforting, homemade treat. With a soft, cookie-like crust, a velvety cheesecake layer, and luscious peach pie filling, each bite is pure sunshine. Finished with a delicate almond glaze, they’re perfect for picnics, potlucks, or just a quiet afternoon indulgence.
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🧂 Ingredients
| Category | Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crust | Butter, softened | 1 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 2 cups | |
| Eggs | 4 | |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp | |
| All-purpose flour | 3 cups | |
| Salt | 1 tsp | |
| Filling | Cream cheese, softened | 8 oz |
| Granulated sugar | ½ cup | |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp | |
| Egg | 1 | |
| Peach pie filling | 1 can (21 oz) | |
| Glaze | Powdered sugar | 1 cup |
| Milk | 2 tbsp | |
| Almond extract | 1 tsp |
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour and salt, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Press half the dough into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish to form the bottom layer.
2. Make the Cheesecake Layer
- In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar, vanilla, and egg until smooth and creamy.
- Spread evenly over the crust.
3. Add the Peach Filling
- Spoon peach pie filling over the cream cheese layer.
- Dollop the remaining dough over the top in small spoonfuls.
4. Bake
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes, or until golden and set.
- Let cool completely before glazing.
5. Glaze & Serve
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth.
- Drizzle over cooled bars.
- Slice into squares and enjoy!
