Peaches And Cream Crumble Bars (Printable)

Sweet peaches and luscious cream nestled between buttery oat crumble layers.

# What You Need:

→ Crumble & Base

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
06 - 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

→ Cream Filling

07 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
08 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1 egg
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Peach Layer

11 - 3 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
12 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
13 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
14 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar

# How-To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - Combine flour, oats, sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
03 - Press two-thirds of the crumble mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even base. Reserve the remaining one-third for the topping.
04 - In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, and beat until fully combined. Spread the cream mixture evenly over the crust.
05 - In another bowl, toss diced peaches with cornstarch, lemon juice, and sugar. Arrange the peach mixture over the cream layer.
06 - Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture evenly on top. Bake for 38-42 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is just set.
07 - Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Slice into bars and serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of juicy peaches and tangy cream cheese filling creates layers of flavor that make these bars disappear faster than you can serve them
  • They travel beautifully to picnics and potlucks, tasting even better after a chill in the fridge
02 -
  • Cutting these bars before they are completely chilled will result in a messy situation, so patience really pays off here
  • If using frozen peaches, thaw them completely and drain off excess liquid or the bars will turn out soggy
03 -
  • Rubbing the butter into the flour mixture with your fingertips helps you feel when the crumbs are the right size, plus you can break up any large butter pieces that might cause uneven baking
  • If your peaches are not quite ripe enough, let them sit at room temperature for a day or two before using, or add an extra tablespoon of sugar to compensate

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