Peaches And Cream Crumble Bars (Printable)

Buttery oat crumble layers with sweet peaches and cream filling. Ideal for summer gatherings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Crumble & Base

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

→ Cream Filling

07 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
08 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Peach Layer

11 - 3 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced (about 4 large peaches)
12 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
13 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
14 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - Combine flour, oats, sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
03 - Press two-thirds of the crumble mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create an even base. Reserve remaining one-third for topping.
04 - Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, beating until fully combined and creamy.
05 - Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pressed crumb crust.
06 - Toss diced peaches with cornstarch, lemon juice, and sugar in a bowl until well coated.
07 - Arrange the seasoned peach mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
08 - Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture evenly over the peaches.
09 - Bake for 38 to 42 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is just set.
10 - Let cool completely to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cream cheese layer creates the most luxurious velvety texture that balances perfectly with sweet peaches
  • You get that bakery style crumble on both top and bottom because why settle for just one crispy layer
  • These bars actually improve after a night in the fridge, making them perfect for make ahead entertaining
02 -
  • Cold butter is non negotiable here, warm butter will turn your crumble into dough and youll lose that irresistible texture
  • Letting these chill completely before slicing is the difference between neat, impressive bars and a messy, delicious disaster
  • The center will continue setting as it cools, so dont panic if it looks slightly underbaked when you pull it from the oven
03 -
  • If using frozen peaches, thaw them completely and pat them dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture
  • The parchment overhang makes lifting the entire batch out so much easier for clean cutting
  • Slightly underbaking is better than overbaking, as they'll continue to set as they cool

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