While perusing the internet for something yummy to bake, I came across the website Just A Pinch and found a recipe for Peachy Keen Bars. This makes a light, refreshing dessert; perfect for hot days.
Peachy Keen Bars
| 1 pkg | dry cake mix-white, yellow or french vanilla |
| 1/3 c | butter, room temperature |
| 2 lg | eggs, divided |
| 29 oz | can light peach slices, drained |
| 8 oz | cream cheese, room temperature |
| 1/3 c | sugar |
| 1 tsp | pure vanilla extract |
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a 9×13” pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl combine cake mix, butter and 1 egg; mix with fork just until crumbly.
Set aside 1 ½ c. crumbs for topping.
3. Press the remaining crumbs on bottom of prepared pan; Bake 10 minutes
4. Cut peach slices into 1” pieces; Spoon onto partially-baked crust.
5. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, 1 egg and vanilla extract; beat with
mixer until creamy.
Spread over top of peaches.
6. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs; Bake 30 minutes.
7. Chill at least 30 minutes before serving.
Store leftovers in refrigerator.
Serves 12.
This post was written by
Pat is the Youth Services Specialist at the Williamsburg Branch.