Ingredients
– For the crust and crumble:
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– ¾ cup granulated sugar
– ½ teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
– For the cream filling:
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 large egg
– For the peach topping:
– 2-3 medium ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
– 1 tablespoon brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Creating these Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars is simple when you follow these steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
2. Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter and egg until the mixture is crumbly but holds together. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
3. Prepare the Cream Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and egg until well combined. Spread this cream mixture evenly over the crust layer.
4. Slice the Peaches: In another bowl, toss the sliced peaches with brown sugar and cinnamon. Distribute the peaches evenly over the cream filling.
5. Make the Crumble Topping: In the same bowl used for the crust, combine any leftover mixture with a bit more flour if needed, creating a crumble texture. Sprinkle this topping over the peach layer.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
7. Cool: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the baking dish for 15-20 minutes.
8. Cut into Bars: Once cooled, cut into squares or bars for serving. You can dust with powdered sugar for an added touch.
These easy steps will lead you to a delicious dessert that won’t disappoint!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9 bars
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 3g