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Peaches and Cream Cheesecake Bars

Peaches and Cream Cheesecake Bars that Scream Summer Bliss

These Peaches and Cream Cheesecake Bars are a delightful summer treat bursting with flavors and a crowd-pleasing dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar can use brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs can substitute with flax eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract can use almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt kosher or sea salt recommended
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 ounces cream cheese can use vegan cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup sugar powdered sugar can work
For the Topping
  • 1 can peach pie filling or use fresh peaches for homemade filling
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar confectioners' sugar can also work
  • 2 tablespoons milk use dairy-free milk if preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract can use vanilla extract instead

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Cream together 1 cup unsalted butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla, mix until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then gradually add to wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  4. Spread half of the batter evenly in the greased baking pan.
  5. In another bowl, beat 8 ounces cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth, then add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 egg. Mix well.
  6. Pour the cheesecake layer over the crust and spread evenly.
  7. Spoon the peach pie filling over the cheesecake layer.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining batter over the peach filling.
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until lightly golden, and a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
  11. Mix together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract for the glaze.
  12. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars and cut into squares for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cool completely before glazing to avoid melting the glaze into the bars. Use fresh peaches for best flavor.

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