Crispy Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars – Better Than Takeout

Crispy Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars – The best summer dessert! After making these many times, I’ve discovered the trick to the perfect golden, buttery crust and creamy peach filling. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Flavorful Firecracker Hot Dogs Recipe Easy 4th of July Party Snack and Ham and Cheese Croissant Recipe.

What You'll Need for Crispy Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars – Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 4 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Optional: Whipped cream
• Optional: Ice cream

How to Make Crispy Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars – Better Than Takeout

1. Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine flour, butter, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix until crumbly. Press half into a greased 9×13-inch pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
2. Prepare the filling: In another bowl, combine peaches, heavy cream, vanilla, and cinnamon. Mix well.
3. Assemble and bake: Spread peach mixture over the baked crust. Crumble the remaining dough over the peaches. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden and bubbly.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars – Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: You can make these ahead and reheat in the oven.

Freezing Crispy Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars – Better Than Takeout

You can freeze the unbaked bars for up to 3 months. Bake as directed, adding a few minutes to the baking time.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, but this may make the crust soggy.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: Using ripe peaches is key to a sweet, flavorful filling.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the peaches with apples or berries.
• Make-ahead: You can make these ahead and reheat in the oven.
• Scaling: This recipe can be halved or doubled as needed.
• Troubleshooting: If the crust is too crumbly to press into the pan, add a tablespoon or two of water and mix again.

Crispy Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars – Better Than Takeout

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Prep

20 mins

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Cook

45 mins

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Total

1 hr 5 mins

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Serves

12 servings

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 4 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Seasonings

• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt

Optional Toppings

• Whipped cream
• Ice cream

Instructions

1. Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine flour, butter, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix until crumbly. Press half into a greased 9×13-inch pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
2. Prepare the filling: In another bowl, combine peaches, heavy cream, vanilla, and cinnamon. Mix well.
3. Assemble and bake: Spread peach mixture over the baked crust. Crumble the remaining dough over the peaches. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden and bubbly.

Notes

• Chef tip: Using ripe peaches is key to a sweet, flavorful filling.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the peaches with apples or berries.
• Make-ahead: You can make these ahead and reheat in the oven.
• Scaling: This recipe can be halved or doubled as needed.
• Troubleshooting: If the crust is too crumbly to press into the pan, add a tablespoon or two of water and mix again.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: You can freeze the unbaked bars for up to 3 months. Bake as directed, adding a few minutes to the baking time.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, but this may make the crust soggy.
• Make ahead: You can make these ahead and reheat in the oven.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 16g
• Carbs: 42g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 25g
• Sodium: 120mg
• Cholesterol: 45mg
• Sat. Fat: 10g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Crispy Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars – Better Than Takeout FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!