Wallaces Garden Center-Bettendorf-Iowa-Big Peach Cheesecake Bars recipe

Big Peach Cheesecake Bars

Enjoy creamy peach and strawberry cheesecake bars with a buttery crust, fruit swirls, and a flavorful splash of peach liqueur.

—Recipes by Chef Steph

Ingredients 

  •  2 cups all-purpose flour
  •  ½ cup packed brown sugar
  •  ¾ cup cold butter, cubed

FILLING:

  •  1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained
  •  ½ cup confectioners' sugar, divided
  •  1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed
  •  4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  •  ¼ cup Big Peach Liqueur
  •  3 eggs
  •  ¾ cup sugar
  •  1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions 

  1. In a food processor, process the flour, brown sugar and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press onto the bottom of a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in baking pan. 
  2. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine peaches and 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl.
  4. Repeat with strawberries and remaining confectioners' sugar; set aside.
  5. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  6. Beat in the eggs, sugar, Big Peach Liqueur and vanilla until smooth.
  7. Pour over crust.
  8. Spoon 1/2 cup peach mixture over the cream cheese layer. Top with 1/2 cup strawberry mixture.
  9. With a knife, cut through cream cheese filling to swirl.
  10. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  11. Cut into bars (yield: 2 dozen); serve with remaining fruit mixtures if desired.
  12. Store in the refrigerator.
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