Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of sweet peaches and creamy cheesecake with these Peaches and Cream Cheesecake Bars. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a refreshing dessert, each bite showcases a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a silky cream cheese filling and fresh peach slices. Whether served chilled at a picnic or as a centerpiece for your dinner table, these bars are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh peaches, diced (about 3 medium peaches)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- 3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 4. Gently fold in the diced peaches and pour over the baked crust.
- 5. Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set around edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- 6. Cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours. Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Choose ripe peaches that yield slightly when pressed for optimal sweetness. Allow all dairy ingredients to come to room temperature for a smoother filling. Feel free to substitute other fruits like berries or plums for a twist on flavor.