Creamy cheesecake meets sweet summer peach cobbler in these heavenly dessert bars. With a buttery crust, juicy peaches, and a crumbly cinnamon topping, every bite tastes like sunshine and comfort. Bake a batch and prepare to swoon.
For the Crust:
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup brown sugar
½ tsp salt
2 cups flour
For the Filling:
½ cup peach jam
3 large peaches, thinly sliced
12 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sour cream
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping:
1 cup flour
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ tsp ground ginger (optional)
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
1 stick (½ cup) butter, melted
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13″ pan with parchment.
Make the crust: Cream butter and brown sugar. Mix in salt and flour until a dough forms. Press into pan and bake for 15 minutes.
Prepare filling: Spread peach jam over warm crust. Layer sliced peaches on top.
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over peaches.
Make topping: Combine flour, sugars, ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Mix in melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over cheesecake layer.
Bake 35–40 minutes until center is set and topping is golden. Cool completely, then chill at least 2 hours before slicing.
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