Peach Cheesecake Bars

These peach cheesecake bars are were inspired by my popular raspberry cheesecake crumble bars! Now that I know you love thin layers as much as I do, these bars are made with a buttery shortbread that’s pressed for the crust and crumbled for the topping. In between is a thin layer of sweet cheesecake and tender, spiced peaches. We’re using frozen peaches to make this recipe incredibly quick and easy!

Why You’ll Love These Peach Cheesecake Bars

If you love desserts that balance rich and fruity flavors, these bars check every box. The brown sugar shortbread doubles as both the crust and crumble topping, giving you buttery texture in every bite without extra steps. The cheesecake layer stays thin and creamy, letting the peaches remain the star of the show. And because the peaches are frozen, you can make these year-round without sacrificing flavor! They’re:

• Easier than making a full cheesecake
• Perfect for potlucks and summer gatherings
• Made with simple ingredients
• Balanced with the perfect amount of each layer in every bite

What Makes These Bars Special

Most cheesecake bars lean super rich and heavy, but these are lighter and more balanced. The cheesecake acts more like a creamy middle layer that ties everything together rather than dominating the dessert. The spiced peaches soften into a pie-like filling while the crumble topping turns golden and crisp around the edges.

The brown sugar shortbread is what really makes these stand out. It adds a light caramel flavor that pairs perfectly with peaches and warm spices.

Ingredient Highlights

Shortbread – This dough gets pressed into the pan for the crust and reserved for the crumble topping. Brown sugar gives it a softer texture and richer flavor than classic shortbread.

Cheesecake Layer – A simple cream cheese mixture creates a smooth, creamy layer that bakes right into the bars without becoming too thick or dense. It’s also mixed by hand, so it’s very easy to make.

Spiced Peaches – Frozen peaches work beautifully here because they soften and release juices as they bake, creating a thick peach filling without all the work of peeling and slicing fresh ones. Cinnamon gives the filling cozy peach crisp flavor.

Tips for the Best Peach Cheesecake Bars

• Spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level it off, or weigh your ingredients with a kitchen scale. Never scoop directly into the flour as this packs it down, leaving you with excess flour and a dry crumble.
• Thaw and drain frozen peaches, then slice in half to create a thin peach layer.
• Use room temperature cream cheese for a creamy, lump-free filling.
• Avoid a glass or dark metal baking pan as this can over bake the crust. Light aluminum is best!
• Bake just until the tippy tops start to turn golden brown.
• Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal of the bars.
• Chill the bars before slicing for clean and set layers.

Peach Cheesecake Bars FAQs:

For more summer dessert recipes, check out my:

• Strawberry Pizza
• Fruity Cheese Danish
• Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
• Blueberry Cream Cheese Cobbler
• BEST Blueberry Muffins
• Fresh Strawberry Sheet Cake
• Roasted Strawberry Cheesecake

Or try my raspberry cheesecake crumble bars,  wild blueberry crumble bars, and brown sugar berry crumble bars!

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