Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of peaches and cream with these luscious Peaches and Cream Cheesecake Bars. A perfect blend of sweet peaches, creamy cheesecake, and a buttery graham cracker crust, these bars are a heavenly treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or canned sliced peaches, drained if using canned
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (if using fresh peaches)
For Topping:
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then cool.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla; mix well. Toss fresh peaches with cornstarch if using. Fold peaches into the cheesecake mixture.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 35–40 minutes until just set. Cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Slice into bars and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe but firm fresh peaches.
- Bars can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
