Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet peaches and rich cream encased in a buttery, crumbly crust with these Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars. Perfect for a summertime treat or any occasion where you crave a fruity and comforting dessert.
Ingredients
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For the crust and topping:
- 2 1/2 cups (350 g/12.5 oz) all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup (140 g/5 oz) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups (280 g/10 oz) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup (50 g/1.7 oz) brown sugar, preferably dark
For the peach filling:
- 1 cup (200g/7 oz) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (35 g/1.3 oz) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups pitted, peeled, and chopped peaches (about 7-8 peaches/2.5 pounds)
- 6 tablespoons (90 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350F/180C. Grease a 9×13-inch pan or line with parchment paper.
- Prepare the crust: Mix flour, granulated sugar, salt, and cold butter until crumbly. Press into the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- Make the streusel topping: Combine brown sugar with the remaining crumb mixture to form clumps.
- Prepare the filling: Mix sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, peaches, cream, and vanilla. Pour over the warm crust and top with streusel.
- Bake: Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Cool on a wire rack.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares. Enjoy chilled!
Notes
- The filling should be poured onto the warm crust for the best results.
- These bars taste great when served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
