Peaches and Cream Bars

Peaches and Cream Bars are the perfect summer dessert, combining a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a sweet peach topping. With a light glaze to finish it off, these bars will quickly become your go-to treat for warm weather gatherings!

Why You’ll Love These Bars

🌞 Perfect Summer Treat – Fresh, fruity, and creamy!
🍑 Peachy Perfection – Sweet peach pie filling or fresh peaches for a burst of summer flavor.
🍰 Deliciously Simple – A few simple steps for a dessert that looks and tastes incredible.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

🍪 1 cup butter (softened)
🍬 2 cups sugar
🥚 4 eggs
🍦 1 tsp vanilla extract
🌾 3 cups flour
🧂 1 tsp salt

For the Filling:

🧀 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
🍬 ½ cup sugar
🍦 1 tsp vanilla extract
🥚 1 egg
🍑 21 oz can peach pie filling

For the Glaze:

🍬 1 cup powdered sugar
🥛 2 tbsp milk
🍯 1 tsp almond extract

How to Make Peaches and Cream Bars

Step 1: Make the Crust

Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
In a separate bowl, combine flour and salt, then gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients.
Press half of the dough into the prepared pan to form the crust.

Step 2: Prepare the Cheesecake Filling

Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
Spread this mixture over the crust layer.

Step 3: Add the Peaches

Spoon peach pie filling evenly over the cheesecake layer.
Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the pie filling. It will spread as it bakes.

Step 4: Bake the Bars

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Allow the bars to cool completely before applying the glaze.

Step 5: Add the Glaze

Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth.
Drizzle over the cooled bars and let set before cutting into squares.

Tips for Perfect Peaches and Cream Bars

Room Temperature Cream Cheese – Make sure the cream cheese is softened to prevent lumps in the filling.
Salted or Unsalted Butter – Either works, but remember to adjust the salt in the crust accordingly.
Don’t Overmix – For flaky layers, don’t overmix the batter when making the crust.
Cool Completely – Let the bars cool before adding the glaze to ensure it sets properly.

Storing Your Bars

Room Temperature: Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Refrigeration: For longer storage, keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.

These Peaches and Cream Bars are the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of summer in one delicious dessert! Whether you’re having a family barbecue, a picnic, or just want a sweet treat, these bars will be a hit. Let me know how they turn out if you give them a try!