Peach Cheesecake Bars
These delightful peach cheesecake bars feature a buttery, rustic oatmeal crust layered with a velvety cream cheese filling and topped with fresh, sweet diced peaches. Perfect for picnics or casual gatherings, this handheld dessert offers a harmonious balance of crispy textures and smooth, fruit-infused creaminess. By using a dual-purpose crumb mixture for the base and topping, these bars are as simple to assemble as they are delicious to eat, making them a standout addition to your summer recipe collection.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 65
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Deserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated and brown sugar mix
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugars, salt, baking powder, and melted butter until crumbly.
Stir in one egg into the crumb mixture until combined.
Press two-thirds of the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pressed crust.
Toss the diced peaches with additional sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon, then scatter over the cream cheese layer.
Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top.
Bake for 45 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
Ensure your cream cheese is at true room temperature to avoid lumps in your filling. Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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