Peach crumble bars - a delectable taste of summer
Discover the delightful taste of summer with our easy Peach Crumble Bars recipe. Perfect for any occasion, these bars combine a buttery crumble, creamy filling, and sweet peach jam for a treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Sugar Mixture:
- 3/4 cup sugar divided
Crumble Base and Topping:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter melted
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 1 1/2 cup cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Peach Layer:
- 1 1/4 cup peach jam
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Prepare Crumble Base and Topping:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 3/4 cup of sugar (reserving 1/4 cup for later), 2 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Add the melted butter and stir until the mixture becomes crumbly. Set aside about 1 cup of this mixture for the topping.
- Press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form an even layer.
Prepare Cream Cheese Filling:
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the reserved 1/4 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup of sour cream, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and the egg. Beat until well combined and smooth.
Assemble the Bars:
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pressed crumble base.
- Dollop the peach jam over the cream cheese layer and gently spread it out to create an even layer.
- Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture over the peach jam layer.
Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cream cheese layer is set.
Cool and Serve:
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
- Serve and enjoy!