Description
Peaches and cream cheesecake bars deliver summer’s sweetest embrace, blending creamy richness with juicy peach elegance. Luscious layers of smooth cheesecake and fresh fruit promise a delightful dessert experience for passionate bakers.
Ingredients
Scale
Peaches and Cream Cheesecake Bars
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large peaches, peeled and thinly sliced
- 16 ounces (450 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups (190 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 2 large eggs
Dairy and Sweet Components:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (75 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Thickening and Spice Agents:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons water
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a buttery foundation by pulverizing graham crackers with melted butter and sugar, creating a compact base. Press the crumbly mixture firmly into a parchment-lined baking pan, ensuring an even layer. Toast the crust in a preheated oven until lightly golden and fragrant.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar until velvety smooth, incorporating eggs individually to maintain a silky texture. Gently fold in vanilla extract and sour cream, blending until the mixture achieves a luxurious consistency.
- Transform fresh peaches into a luscious compote by simmering with sugar, cornstarch, and optional cinnamon. Stir the mixture over moderate heat, watching it evolve into a glossy, thickened sauce with translucent peach segments.
- Cascade the warm peach compote across the pristine cheesecake surface, creating an artistic swirl of golden fruit against creamy white backdrop. Transfer the assembled dessert to the oven, baking until the edges turn delicately bronzed and the center sets with a subtle wobble.
- Permit the bars to cool completely at ambient temperature, allowing flavors to meld and structure to stabilize. Refrigerate for several hours, transforming the dessert into a chilled, firm delicacy.
- Leverage the parchment paper handles to gracefully extract the dessert. Slice into precise squares, revealing the elegant layers of buttery crust, creamy filling, and vibrant peach topping.
Notes
- Customize the crust by swapping graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for a dietary-friendly version.
- Control the sweetness by adjusting sugar levels in both the cheesecake filling and peach topping, allowing flexibility for different taste preferences.
- Prevent cracking in the cheesecake by avoiding overmixing and baking in a water bath, which helps create a smooth, creamy texture.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a splash of bourbon or amaretto to the peach topping for an unexpected gourmet twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg