Peaches And Cream Crumble Bars (Printable)
Layers of juicy peaches and luscious cream nestled between buttery oat crumble.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crumble & Base
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
→ Cream Filling
07 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
08 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Peach Layer
11 - 3 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
12 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
13 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
14 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring paper overhangs edges for easy removal.
02 - Combine flour, oats, sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter using pastry blender or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
03 - Press two-thirds of crumble mixture firmly into bottom of prepared pan to create even base. Reserve remaining one-third for topping.
04 - Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, continuing to beat until fully combined and creamy.
05 - Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the pressed crumble crust using offset spatula or back of spoon.
06 - Toss diced peaches with cornstarch, lemon juice, and sugar in bowl until peaches are evenly coated.
07 - Arrange peach mixture over cream layer. Sprinkle reserved crumble topping evenly over peaches.
08 - Bake for 38-42 minutes until top is golden brown and center appears set with slight jiggle.
09 - Cool completely to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of creamy cheesecake-like filling and sweet-tart peaches is pure magic
- They travel beautifully and actually taste better after chilling, making them perfect for ahead-of-time planning
02 -
- Room temperature cream cheese is absolutely essential or you will end up with lumps in your cream layer
- The bars need that full chilling time to set properly or they will fall apart when you try to cut them
03 -
- Use your hands to press the crumble base into the pan for the most even and compact layer
- If using frozen peaches, thaw them completely and pat them dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture