Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan lightly with cooking spray or butter—this ensures easy release and clean edges.

2. Make the Crumb Layer

In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light, fluffy, and pale—about 2–3 minutes with an electric mixer. Add the eggs individually, beating thoroughly after each one, then blend in the vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt until evenly combined.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter and egg mixture.
Stir just until the dough forms—avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
Divide the dough in half. Press one half firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create the base.

3. Prepare the Cheesecake Layer

In a separate clean bowl, beat the cream cheese with sugar until the texture is smooth and creamy.
Add the vanilla and egg, mixing only until fully incorporated—overmixing may lead to cracks or a dense texture.
Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the crust layer in the pan.

4. Add Peach Filling

Gently spoon the peach pie filling over the cheesecake layer.
Lightly spread it with a spatula, leaving a small edge around the sides to prevent spilling.

5. Top with Remaining Crumb Dough

Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough evenly over the peaches.

6. Bake

Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the top layer turns a light golden brown and the cheesecake layer is set (it may still jiggle slightly in the center). Rotate the pan halfway through baking to ensure even browning.

7. Cool & Glaze

Allow the bars to cool fully in the pan at room temperature—this can take up to two hours.
To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth and pourable.

8. Slice & Serve

Once glazed, slice into 9–12 bars, depending on desired serving size. Use a sharp knife, wiping it clean between cuts for clean edges. Serve immediately, or keep covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerating to extend freshness.