Description
Delicious dessert bars combining sweet peaches and a creamy cheesecake layer, perfect for summer picnics and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 (21-ounce) can peach pie filling
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 4 eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually incorporate 3 cups of flour and 1 teaspoon of salt until just combined.
- Spread half of this batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat together the 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 1 egg until smooth.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the batter in the pan.
- Spoon the 21 ounces of peach pie filling over the cheesecake layer.
- Add dollops of the remaining batter on top of the peach filling.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1 teaspoon of almond extract. Mix until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars. Cut into squares or bars and enjoy.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheesecake bars, peaches, dessert, summer treat, easy dessert
