Description
Delightful Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Bars blend Southern comfort with creamy indulgence. Layers of buttery crust, tangy cheesecake, and spiced peach filling promise a delectable dessert experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packs (16 oz / 450 g) cream cheese, softened
- 3 medium peaches, peeled and sliced (or 2 cups canned peaches, drained)
- 2 cups (250 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (65 g) brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsps water (slurry)
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar, pressing the mixture compactly into a parchment-lined 9×13-inch baking pan, then toast at 350°F for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cheesecake Layer Composition: Whip cream cheese and sugar until ultra-smooth, gradually blending in eggs and vanilla, then gently spread the creamy mixture over the cooled crust, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Peach Compote Creation: Simmer fresh peaches with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, introducing a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce, allowing the mixture to develop a rich, glossy consistency and concentrate its natural sweetness.
- Layering and Marbling: Artfully drizzle the spiced peach compote across the cheesecake surface, creating elegant swirls and intricate patterns that intertwine with the cream cheese base.
- Baking and Cooling Process: Bake the assembled dessert for 25-30 minutes until the cheesecake sets with a subtle jiggle, then cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for a minimum of 4 hours to achieve a perfectly firm texture.
- Final Presentation: Lift the dessert from the pan using parchment paper overhangs, slice into individual bars, and serve thoroughly chilled, showcasing the harmonious blend of creamy cheesecake and spiced peach essence.
Notes
- Control Crust Consistency: Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly to create a stable, compact base that won’t crumble when cutting bars.
- Manage Peach Moisture: Use ripe but firm peaches and drain excess liquid to prevent a watery compote that could make the cheesecake layer soggy.
- Prevent Cheesecake Cracking: Avoid overmixing eggs and bake at a consistent temperature, allowing gradual cooling to minimize surface cracks.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Consider adding a pinch of salt to the crust and a splash of bourbon or almond extract to the peach compote for more complex taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg