Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars feature buttery shortbread crust, creamy cheesecake filling, juicy ripe peaches, and crunchy cinnamon oat streusel for summer-in-a-square perfection. Ready in 50 minutes plus chilling, they serve 16 with bakery marbling and perfect fruit-to-cream ratio.

Why This Recipe Works

Shortbread crust stays crisp under moist filling. Cream cheese stabilized with egg holds shape perfectly. Cornstarch prevents peach juice weepage. Oat crumble contrasts creamy center texture. Powdered sugar glaze sets instantly without tackiness. Room temperature ingredients ensure smooth cheesecake layer.

Ingredients & Prep

Crust:

1½ cups flour
½ cup powdered sugar
¾ cup cold butter, cubed

Cream Filling:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla

Peaches:

3 cups peeled diced peaches
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch

Crumble:

½ cup flour
½ cup oats
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ cup cold butter
½ tsp cinnamon

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat 350°F. Line 9×9 pan parchment overhanging.
Crust: pulse flour, powdered sugar, butter food processor until pebbly. Press ⅔ bottom. Bake 15 minutes.
Cream: beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla smooth. Pour over warm crust.
Peaches: toss fruit with sugar, cornstarch. Spoon over cream layer.
Crumble: mix dry ingredients; cut butter until clumpy. Sprinkle top.
Bake 30-35 minutes golden bubbling. Cool completely; chill 2 hours. Cut squares.

Flavor Variations

Variation	Key Add/Swap	Resulting Twist
Almond Peach	Almond extract + sliced almonds	Bakery elegance
Blueberry	Blueberries + lemon zest	Patriotic summer
Pecan Brown Butter	Brown butter + pecans	Southern indulgence
Coconut	Coconut flakes + pineapple	Tropical escape

Storage Tips

Room temp airtight 3 days; fridge 5 days.

FAQs

Soggy crust?
Bake crust first; chill cream layer before fruit.

Runny peaches?
Cornstarch + ripe-not-overripe fruit.

Crumble melts?
Cold butter; don’t overmix.

Conclusion

Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars summer-hugs decadence layered perfection.

Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars Recipe

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Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars feature buttery shortbread crust, creamy cheesecake layer, juicy ripe peaches, and crunchy cinnamon oat crumble topping. Perfect portable summer dessert combining peaches-and-cream classic with irresistible crumble texture.

Author: ssam
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 55 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins (incl chill)
Yield: 24 bars 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale

Crumble Crust:
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ tsp salt
1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 cup old-fashioned oats
Cream Cheese Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup powdered sugar
1 large egg
1½ tsp vanilla extract
Peach Layer:
4 cups fresh peaches, peeled & diced
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 9×13 baking pan with parchment, overhanging sides. Make crumble: Pulse flour, sugar, salt in food processor. Add cold butter; pulse to coarse crumbs. Remove 1 cup crumble; mix with oats, set aside. Press remaining crumble firmly into pan. Bake 15 minutes.
2. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg, vanilla until smooth. Pour over warm crust.
3. Toss peaches with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon. Spoon evenly over cream layer. Sprinkle oat crumble over top. Bake 40-45 minutes until golden and set. Cool completely on rack.
4. Chill 2 hours minimum. Lift from pan, cut into bars. Store refrigerated.

Notes

Peel peaches by blanching 30 seconds; ice bath shock preserves color.
Cold butter creates shortbread texture; don’t overmix crumble.
Room temperature cream cheese prevents lumps in filling.
Make-ahead excellence; flavor improves after 24 hours chilling.
Freeze bars up to 2 months wrapped individually.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 240
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 140mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg

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