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Peach Swirl Cheesecake Bars

Peach Swirl Cheesecake Bars that Brighten Your Summer Days

Delight in these Peach Swirl Cheesecake Bars, a creamy dessert that's easy to prepare and perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Peach Puree
  • 3 large Peaches Fresh fruit for the puree
  • cup Granulated Sugar Brings sweetness to the peach puree and cheesecake filling
  • teaspoons Cornstarch Thickening agent for the peach puree
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Adds brightness to the peach puree
For the Crust
  • 5 oz Vanilla Wafer Cookies Forms a delicious base; graham crackers can be used instead.
  • ¼ cup Pecans Adds nutty flavor and crunch
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt Enhances flavor of the crust
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted, binds the crust ingredients together
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 12 oz Full Fat Cream Cheese Must be at room temperature
  • cup Crème Fraîche or Sour Cream Adds tang and creaminess; needs to be at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Stabilizes the filling texture
  • 2 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste or Extract Infuses flavor
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt Balances the sweetness

Equipment

  • food processor
  • 9-inch square baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Peel and chop the fresh peaches, then blend until smooth in a food processor. In a saucepan, combine the peach puree with granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened, cool completely.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a food processor, pulse together vanilla wafer crumbs and pecans. Add melted butter and sea salt, mixing until resembling wet sand. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). Beat cream cheese, crème fraîche, sugar, and flour in a large bowl until smooth. Eliminate lumps.
  5. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Blend in lemon juice, vanilla paste, and salt until creamy.
  6. Pour cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, spreading evenly. Drop dollops of cooled peach puree over the filling, swirling with a toothpick for a marbled effect.
  7. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 25-35 minutes until center is slightly jiggly but set. Let cool at room temperature for about an hour.
  8. Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours until fully chilled. Lift out using parchment overhang and slice into squares for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature. Adapt the peach puree with other fruits for different flavors.

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