Description
A Southern-inspired fusion of tangy cheesecake, spiced peaches, and a buttery crumble. Each bar offers a harmony of textures—creamy, juicy, and crisp—perfect for summer gatherings or cozy desserts.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 cups fresh or frozen sliced peaches
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
dash of cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup melted butter for the crust. Press into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
In another bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg, and vanilla. Spread evenly over the cooled crust.
In a third bowl, mix peaches, 1/2 cup brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spoon over the cheesecake layer.
For the crumble topping, cut cold butter into 1/4-cup butter and 3/4 cup flour, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and a dash of cinnamon. Sprinkle over the peaches.
Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and bubbly. Cool completely, then refrigerate for 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
Use fresh peaches for peak flavor, but frozen work well in a pinch. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
Chill longer (3-4 hours) for a sturdier slice. Adjust spices to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg