Indulge in these creamy, peachy, and oh-so-sweet dessert bars that are bound to bring comfort to your taste buds. If you’re normally a chocolate person like me, you won’t be able to resist this fruity delight!
With a combination of peach pie filling, buttery bars, rich cheesecake, and a delightful almond glaze, every bite is a burst of flavor. The best part? By sharing this recipe, we can make mealtime meaningful by funding meals for families in need. So let’s dig in and make a difference!
How It Comes Together
This recipe consists of three layers: the bars, the cheesecake, and the glaze. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and greasing a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Bars
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, then beat the mixture well.
- In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt, then slowly add it to the wet mixture until everything is just combined.
- Take half of the batter and spread it into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Cheesecake Layer
- In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar together until creamy.
- Add vanilla and an egg, and beat until thoroughly combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pie batter layer.
- Pour the peach pie filling over the cheesecake layer.
Top it Off
- Drop the remaining pie batter over the filling. Don’t worry if it doesn’t completely cover the pie filling; it will spread as it bakes.
- Pop the pan in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top pie crust is light golden brown.
The Finishing Touch
- Allow the bars to cool completely before making the glaze.
- In a medium bowl, mix together powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars.
Now, cut the bars into squares and get ready for a delightful treat that will satisfy even the sweetest of cravings!
Recipe Details
- Makes: 9-12 bars
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
For the Bars:
- 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 oz) can peach pie filling
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
For the Bars:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and beat well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread half of the batter into the bottom of the prepared pan and set it aside.
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until creamy.
- Add the vanilla and egg, and beat until thoroughly combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pie batter layer.
- Pour the peach pie filling over the cheesecake layer.
- Drop the remaining pie batter over the pie filling. The batter will spread as it bakes, so it doesn’t need to cover the whole pie filling.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top pie crust is light golden brown. Allow the bars to cool completely.
For the Glaze:
- Once the bars are cooled, mix together the powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the top of the bars.
- Cut into bars and serve!
Enjoy these scrumptious Peaches and Cream Cheesecake Bars and feel the warmth of every bite while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need.
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