Ultimate Summer Peach Bars with Buttery Crumb Topping and Fresh Fruit | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Perfect Base:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• For the Peach Filling:
• 6 large ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the Crumb Topping:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• For the Flavor Enhancers:
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• For the Creamy Addition:
• 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• For the Fresh Components:
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• For the Finishing Touches:
• 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
• Coarse sea salt flakes
• For the Perfect Preparation:
• Parchment paper
• 9x13 inch baking pan
• For Special Equipment:
• Food processor
• Large mixing bowls
• Pastry cutter
• Offset spatula