Peaches And Cream Crumble Bars (Printable)
Buttery oat crumble bars layered with fresh peaches and luscious cream cheese filling
# What You’ll 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 Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - Combine flour, oats, sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
03 - Press two-thirds of the crumble mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create an even base. Reserve remaining one-third for topping.
04 - Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, beating until fully combined. Spread cream mixture evenly over the crust.
05 - Toss diced peaches with cornstarch, lemon juice, and sugar in a bowl. Arrange the peach mixture evenly over the cream layer.
06 - Sprinkle reserved crumble mixture evenly over the peaches. Bake for 38-42 minutes until top is golden and center is just set.
07 - Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Slice into 12 bars and serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The three-layer magic of buttery crumble, silky cream, and jammy peaches feels like eating a peach cobbler and cheesecake at the same time
- They travel beautifully and actually taste better after chilling, making them the ultimate make-ahead dessert for gatherings
02 -
- Cold butter is your best friend for that crumble texture, and warm butter will make it spread into a solid sheet instead of distinct crispy bits
- Trying to slice these before they've fully chilled is a recipe for disaster and messy edges, so trust the refrigeration step
03 -
- Use unbleached all-purpose flour for a slightly nuttier flavor that complements the oats beautifully
- Toss your peach chunks with the cornstarch mixture right before layering so it doesn't get too watery