Peaches And Cream Crumble Bars (Printable version)

Buttery oat layers with sweet peaches and creamy filling

# Ingredient list:

→ Crumble & Base

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
06 - 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

→ Cream Filling

07 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
08 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1 egg
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Peach Layer

11 - 3 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
12 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
13 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
14 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - Combine flour, oats, sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
03 - Press two-thirds of the crumble mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even base. Reserve the remaining one-third for the topping.
04 - In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, and beat until fully combined. Spread the cream mixture evenly over the crust.
05 - In another bowl, toss diced peaches with cornstarch, lemon juice, and sugar. Arrange the peach mixture over the cream layer.
06 - Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture evenly on top. Bake for 38-42 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is just set.
07 - Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Slice into bars and serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of tangy cream cheese filling and sweet peaches creates this incredible contrast that keeps you coming back for just one more bite
  • They travel beautifully to picnics and potlucks, actually improving after a night in the fridge
02 -
  • Warm bars will fall apart when you try to cut them, so do not skip the chilling step or youll end up with a delicious mess
  • If your peaches are super ripe, reduce the sugar in the fruit layer to avoid an overly sweet dessert
03 -
  • Room temperature cream cheese will blend much smoother and prevent lumps in your filling layer
  • If using frozen peaches, thaw them completely and drain excess liquid before mixing with cornstarch

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