Peaches and Cream Icebox Bars!
 
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Serves: 16 bars
Ingredients
  • For the Crust:
  • 2 cups ground GF Vanilla Wafers (can sub regular or GF/regular graham cracker crumbs)
  • 1 stick melted vegan butter (I use Earth Balance soy free)
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • For the Filling:
  • 12oz Kite Hill Plain Almond Cream Cheese Style Spread
  • 3 cups fresh peeled and chopped peaches
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • ½ cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vanilla coconut yogurt (I use coyo)
  • Caramelized Peaches:
  • 2 cups peeled and chopped peaches
  • 1 tbsp. ghee
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
Instructions
  1. For the Crust:
  2. Line an 8x8 square pan with parchment paper length wise and then another across so there is overhang over the sides of the pan. This will help you pull out the bars. Set aside.
  3. In the bowl of a food processor grind the package of vanilla wafers into a fine crumb. Dump into bowl then measure out 2 cups and pour back into the food processor. With the processor running slowly pour the melted butter into the crumbs until evenly distributed. Pour crust into prepared pan and press evenly across the bottom. Pop in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
  4. For the Filling:
  5. Peel and chop the peaches and put in the container of a high-speed blender. Add the rest of the filling ingredients and blend starting at low and gradually moving to high. Blend until completely smooth. About 2 to 4 minutes. Pour into the chilled crust. Cover and place in the freezer overnight. To cut into bars, pull out of the pan and let it sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes so you can slice through. Store in air-tight container in the freezer. Will be good in the freezer for about one month. When ready to serve let sit at room temp for about 15 to 20 minutes. Top with warm caramelized peaches if desired.
  6. Caramelized Peaches:
  7. In a medium skillet heat the ghee until melted. Add the brown sugar and let cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sugar begins to dissolve and bubble. Add the peaches and cook in the butter and sugar until the caramel sauce thickens and the peaches are tender. About 6 to 10 minutes. Pour into heat proof bowl. Serve immediately over the peaches and cream bars.
Recipe by Social Buttercream at http://socialbuttercream.com/2019/07/20/peaches-and-cream-no-bake-icebox-bars-cool-down-as-temps-heat-up/