Ingredients
– For the Crust and Crumble:
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– ½ cup rolled oats
– ½ cup brown sugar
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– ½ teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– For the Filling:
– 4 cups ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– For the Cream Layer:
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
Instructions
Creating your own Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars is easy with these straightforward steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 8×8 inch baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Make the Crust and Crumble Topping:
– In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
– Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture is crumbly and well combined.
3. Prepare the Peach Filling:
– In another bowl, mix the sliced peaches with lemon juice, cornstarch, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Make sure the peaches are evenly coated.
4. Prepare the Cream Layer:
– In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream until well combined.
5. Assemble the Bars:
– Press half of the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan as a base layer.
– Spread the peach filling evenly over the crust.
– Spoon the cream layer over the peach filling, spreading it gently to cover.
– Sprinkle the remaining crumble topping on top of the cream layer.
6. Bake: Place the assembled bars in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
7. Cool: Once baked, remove the bars from the oven and let them cool in the pan for at least 1 hour. After they have cooled, transfer them to the refrigerator for an additional 1-2 hours to set.
8. Cut and Serve: Once fully chilled, carefully cut the bars into squares and serve.
Following these simple steps will lead you to create the most delicious Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars you can share with friends or enjoy all to yourself!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 bars
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 2g