Description
Peaches and Cream Cheesecake Bars showcase summer’s sweetest flavors in a creamy dessert that blends tangy cheesecake with ripe peach layers. Dessert enthusiasts can savor this delightful treat that balances rich cream cheese and fresh peach goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3 peaches, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsps water
- ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Crust Formation: Pulverize graham crackers with melted butter and sugar, pressing the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined baking pan. Achieve an even, compact base by smoothing the crumbly foundation. Toast in a preheated 350°F oven until golden and aromatic, approximately 10 minutes.
- Cheesecake Mixture: Blend cream cheese and sugar until silky, methodically incorporating eggs to maintain a smooth texture. Integrate vanilla extract and sour cream, whisking until the mixture develops a luxurious, uniform consistency without overmixing.
- Peach Compote Creation: Simmer fresh peaches with sugar and cornstarch over moderate heat, stirring continuously. Develop a glossy, thickened sauce with translucent peach segments, enhancing with a whisper of cinnamon if desired. Allow the compote to cool slightly before application.
- Assembly and Baking: Distribute the warm peach compote across the cheesecake surface, creating an artistic swirl of golden fruit against the creamy backdrop. Bake in a 325°F oven until edges turn delicately bronzed and the center sets with a subtle wobble, roughly 35-40 minutes.
- Cooling and Presentation: Rest the baked dessert at room temperature to stabilize, then refrigerate for several hours. Use parchment paper handles to extract the dessert, slicing into precise squares that showcase the elegant layers of buttery crust, creamy filling, and vibrant peach topping.
Notes
- Precision in Crust Preparation: Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly to prevent crumbling and ensure a stable base that supports the creamy filling.
- Temperature Control for Smooth Cheesecake: Blend cream cheese at room temperature to achieve a velvety texture without lumps, and incorporate eggs one at a time for optimal consistency.
- Peach Compote Perfection: Cook peach mixture at medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning and achieve a glossy, thickened sauce with perfect fruit texture.
- Chilling Strategy: Allow bars to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating, which helps set the dessert and intensify flavor blending without cracking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg