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Easy No-Bake Peach Cheesecake Bars

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring a creamy filling and fresh peach topping, perfect for summer gatherings and warm weather.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full sheets)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ⅔ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream, cold
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3 large ripe peaches, peeled and sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, and sugar. Stir until evenly moistened and press firmly into the bottom of an 8×8 inch pan.
  2. Chill the crust in the refrigerator while making the filling.
  3. Make the creamy filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, mixing well.
  4. Whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Assemble the bars: Spread the creamy filling evenly over the chilled crust. Arrange sliced peaches on top, drizzle with honey or maple syrup, and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  7. Slice into squares using a knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts. Serve chilled.

Notes

Soften cream cheese at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Use cold heavy cream and a chilled bowl for whipping. Press crust firmly to avoid crumbling. Score peaches and blanch for easy peeling. Chill bars for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese. For gluten-free, use almond flour crust.

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