Oh yes 😍 — Peaches and Cream Pie Bars are like summer in a bite: sweet, creamy, and fruity, but easy to slice and serve. Here’s a simple recipe.
Peaches and Cream Pie Bars
Makes 9–12 bars
Ingredients
For the crust:
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)
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¼ cup sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the cream layer:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup whipped cream or heavy cream
For the peach layer:
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2 cups fresh or canned peaches, chopped (if canned, drain syrup)
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1–2 tbsp sugar (optional, depending on sweetness of peaches)
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1 tsp lemon juice
How to make it
1. Prepare the crust
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
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Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter
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Press firmly into a greased 9×9-inch baking pan
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Bake 8–10 minutes, then let cool
2. Make the cream layer
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Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth
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Fold in whipped cream gently
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Spread evenly over the cooled crust
3. Prepare the peaches
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Toss peaches with sugar and lemon juice (if desired)
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Spread over cream layer
4. Chill
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Refrigerate at least 2 hours before cutting
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Slice into bars and serve
Tips & Variations
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Add a drizzle: Melted white chocolate or caramel on top
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Make it lighter: Use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese
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Crust twist: Use shortbread or almond flour crust for a richer flavor
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Extra flair: Sprinkle crushed graham crackers or toasted almonds on top
If you want, I can make a “simpler 4-ingredient Peaches and Cream Bar” version that’s super fast for summer treats.