Description
If you're yearning for a sweet treat that embodies the essence of summer, look no further than "Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars." These bars offer a tantalizing fusion of fruity peaches and creamy goodness that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Ingredients
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To create the crust and crumble topping, you’ll need a few basic pantry staples. The peaches and rich cream filling call for a few more essentials. Here’s what to gather:
3/4 c. sugar, divided
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
3/4 c. butter, melted
12 oz. cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1/4 c. sour cream
2 t. pure vanilla extract
1 large egg
10 oz. peach jam
Instructions
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- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with a piece of parchment paper.
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- In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.
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- Pour in the melted butter and stir until a crumbly dough forms.
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- Press 2/3 of the dough on the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
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- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla, egg, and remaining sugar.
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- Pour the cream cheese mixture on top of the crumble base and spread the peach jam on top of the cream cheese layer.
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- Crumble the reserved crumble topping on top of the peach jam and transfer into the oven to bake until lightly golden and puffed, approximately 35-40 minutes.
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- Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes