Description
Indulge in the delightful Peaches and Cream Dessert! These bars combine a buttery graham cracker crust with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling topped with warm spiced peaches. Perfect for summer gatherings, family celebrations, or as a sweet ending to your meal, these bars are sure to impress. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, they offer a mouthwatering blend of flavors that will leave everyone asking for more. Serve them chilled or slightly warmed for an extra touch of decadence!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1½ cups fresh peaches, peeled & sliced
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- For the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until moistened. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- For the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time while mixing. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream. Pour over the crust.
- For the peach topping: In another bowl, combine sliced peaches with flour, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; toss to coat. Sprinkle evenly over cheesecake filling and dot with cold butter pieces.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set and golden brown on top. Cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use ripe fresh peaches for optimal flavor. Let all dairy ingredients reach room temperature for a smoother batter. Feel free to adjust spices according to your preference or add other fruits.