Momma Peach's Secret Recipe: Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars

Step into the warm, inviting kitchen of Sweet Peach Bakery, where Momma Peach has been perfecting her recipes for decades. These Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars represent one of her most cherished creations – a recipe she guards almost as closely as her other bakery secrets, but today, she's sharing it with you!

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Serves: 12 bars

Ingredients
3/4 c. sugar, divided
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
3/4 c. butter, melted
12 oz. cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1/4 c. sour cream
2 t. pure vanilla extract
1 large egg
10 oz. peach jam

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with a piece of parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Pour in the melted butter and stir until a crumbly dough forms.
4. Press 2/3 of the dough on the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
5. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla, egg, and remaining sugar.
6. Pour the cream cheese mixture on top of the crumble base and spread the peach jam on top of the cream cheese layer.
7. Crumble the reserved crumble topping on top of the peach jam and transfer into the oven to bake until lightly golden and puffed, approximately 35-40 minutes.
8. Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.
9. Enjoy!