Summer Peach Cobbler Bars with Creamy Cheesecake Swirl
These Summer Peach Cobbler Bars with Creamy Cheesecake Swirl are a delightful, nostalgic dessert that combines a rich, buttery shortbread crust, a sweet, tender peach filling, and a tangy cheesecake swirl, all in a portable bar form.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 4 hours including chilling time
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
½ cup Granulated sugar
1 cup Cold unsalted butter, cubed
½ teaspoon Salt
4-5 large Fresh ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
¼ cup Granulated sugar (or to taste)
2 tablespoons Cornstarch
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
¼ cup Granulated sugar
1 Large egg yolk
½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper
- In a bowl, combine 2 ½ cups flour, ½ cup sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix well
- Cut in 1 cup cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs
- Press 2/3 of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, then bake for 12-15 minutes until golde
- Peel and slice the peaches, toss with ¼ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla
- In a separate bowl, beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese and gradually add ¼ cup sugar, 1 egg yolk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla until smooth
- Spread peach filling over the crust, dollop cheesecake mixture on top, and swirl gently
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top and return to the oven to bake for 35-45 minutes until golde
- Cool at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving
Notes
Use ripe peaches for the best flavor
Ensure cream cheese is soft before mixing