Description
These Peaches and Cream Pie Bars combine a buttery cake mix crust with a luscious cream cheese and sour cream filling studded with juicy peach slices. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, these bars are easy to make and deliver a delicious balance of creamy and fruity flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Filling
- 1 can (15 oz) peach slices, drained and chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan to ensure the bars don’t stick.
- Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the yellow cake mix with the melted butter until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press dough into pan: Firmly press the crumbly dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, forming the crust layer.
- Bake crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until it turns golden brown. Remove and allow to cool slightly to prepare for filling.
- Prepare filling base: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and sour cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add remaining filling ingredients: Beat in the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Fold in peaches: Gently fold the chopped, drained peach slices into the cream cheese filling to evenly distribute the fruit without breaking it up too much.
- Assemble bars: Pour the creamy peach filling over the cooled crust and spread it out evenly.
- Bake filling and crust: Return the pan to the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the filling has set and the top is lightly golden.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares for serving. This helps the filling set fully for cleaner slices.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Draining and chopping the peaches well prevents excess moisture which can make the filling runny.
- Use parchment paper to line the pan for easier removal of bars, if desired.
- These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, covered tightly.
- For a dairy-free alternative, try using vegan cream cheese and sour cream substitutes.
