Description
Delightfully sweet and creamy, these Peaches and Cream Pie Bars combine a buttery cake crust with a luscious cream cheese and peach filling. Perfect for a summer dessert or a special treat, these bars offer a fruity and smooth bite that’s easy to make and sure to please.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Filling
- 1 can (15 oz) peach slices, drained and chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and melted butter. Mix until you achieve a crumbly dough consistency which will act as your crust.
- Form the Crust: Press the crumbly dough evenly and firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, creating an even crust layer.
- Bake the Crust: Bake the crust for 12 to 15 minutes until it turns golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly to prepare for the filling.
- Prepare the Filling Base: In a separate large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and sour cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Eggs and Flavor: Add the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Beat well until all ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Incorporate Peaches: Gently fold the chopped, drained peach slices into the cream cheese mixture to distribute fruit evenly without breaking it down too much.
- Assemble the Bars: Pour the creamy peach filling evenly over the cooled crust in the baking pan, spreading it out smoothly.
- Bake the Bars: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. This ensures clean cuts and allows the filling to set perfectly.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Drain the peaches thoroughly to avoid adding extra moisture that could make the bars soggy.
- You can garnish the bars with whipped cream or additional peach slices before serving for extra presentation appeal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
