Description
Silky no bake peach cheesecake bars blend creamy sweetness with summer’s golden fruit in a delightful dessert. Chilled layers of graham cracker crust and luscious peach-infused filling promise a refreshing escape perfect for lazy afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Peach Topping:
- 3 fresh peaches, sliced
- 1/4 cup peach preserves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Optional Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Pulverize graham crackers into fine crumbs, ensuring a uniform texture for the base layer.
- Drizzle melted butter over cracker crumbs and thoroughly mix until the mixture resembles wet sand consistency.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into a lined 9×9-inch baking pan, creating an even, compact foundation.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to solidify the base.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until smooth and creamy, eliminating any lumps.
- Gradually incorporate granulated sugar, continuing to blend until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Fold in sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing gently to maintain the mixture’s airy texture.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to create a silky cheesecake filling.
- Pour the prepared filling evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust.
- Refrigerate the pan for 3-4 hours or until the cheesecake filling sets completely.
- Slice fresh peaches into thin, uniform segments for the topping.
- Combine peach preserves and lemon juice in a small saucepan, warming gently to create a glossy sauce.
- Remove cheesecake from refrigerator and arrange peach slices in an attractive pattern on top.
- Drizzle the warm preserve mixture over the peach layer, ensuring even coverage.
- Dust the surface with powdered sugar for added sweetness and visual appeal.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans around the edges for a crunchy texture.
- Garnish with delicate mint leaves for a fresh, aromatic finish.
- Chill for an additional 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Crumb Consistency Matters: Ensure graham crackers are pulverized into ultra-fine crumbs for a smooth, compact crust that holds together perfectly.
- Cream Cheese Temperature: Allow cream cheese to reach room temperature before mixing to prevent lumps and achieve a silky, creamy texture.
- Gentle Mixing Technique: Fold ingredients gently to maintain the cheesecake’s light, airy structure and prevent over-beating.
- Topping Variations: Swap fresh peaches with seasonal fruits like strawberries or blueberries for a personalized twist on the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg