Irresistible Peaches and Cream Bars for Summer Bliss
A decadent summer dessert featuring a buttery shortbread crust, a tangy cream cheese layer, and topped with juicy, caramelized fresh peaches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3–4 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for peaches)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Mix flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and softened butter until a dough forms; press firmly into the pan.
- Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes, then remove and let cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the par-baked crust.
- Toss sliced peaches with lemon juice and 2 tbsp sugar, then arrange on top of the filling.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are set and peaches are bubbling.
- Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing.