Peaches And Cream Cheesecake Bars (Printable)
Creamy cheesecake topped with sweet peaches on a buttery graham cracker crust. A perfect summer dessert.
# What You Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Cheesecake Layer
04 - 16 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 1/4 cup sour cream
→ Peach Layer
09 - 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced (or canned, drained)
10 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
11 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
12 - 2 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
→ Cream Drizzle (Optional)
13 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
14 - 2 tbsp powdered sugar
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and let cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar together until completely smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract and sour cream until fully incorporated. Pour the batter evenly over the cooled crust.
04 - Toss diced peaches with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch if using. Spread the peach mixture evenly over the cheesecake batter layer.
05 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the center is set with only a slight jiggle. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely to room temperature.
06 - Refrigerate the cheesecake bars for at least 3 hours or until fully chilled and firm. Use the parchment overhang to lift the slab out of the pan, then cut into 12 even bars.
07 - Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Drizzle or pipe over the chilled bars before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The buttery graham crust practically melts beneath the cheesecake layer, creating this effortless fork tender texture that feels like cheating.
- Fresh summer peaches turn jammy and caramelized in the oven, and you get that sweet tart balance without any fussy pie technique.
02 -
- Under chilled cheesecake bars will fall apart when you cut them, so do not skip the full refrigeration time no matter how tempting they look.
- A pinch of cinnamon added to the peach mixture creates an unexpected warmth that makes people ask what your secret is.
03 -
- Room temperature cream cheese is non negotiable, so set it out first thing in the morning and by the time you are ready to bake it will be perfect.
- The parchment overhang is the difference between gorgeous lifted bars and a mangled pan of regrets, so do not skip it.