Peach Delight
Peach Delight is a cool, creamy layered dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust, fluffy cream cheese filling, juicy peaches, and whipped topping. This refreshing make-ahead dessert is perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, and peach season.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
- Total Time: 4–5 hours
- Yield: 1 9-by-13-inch dessert
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Unsalted butter, melted
- Granulated sugar
- Cream cheese, softened
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Whipped topping or freshly whipped cream
- Fresh ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- Granulated sugar
- Cornstarch
- Water
- Fresh lemon juice
- Whipped topping or freshly whipped cream
- Fresh peach slices, optional
- Graham cracker crumbs, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until evenly moistened.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let the crust cool completely.
- Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold whipped topping or freshly whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the completely cooled crust.
- Combine granulated sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and glossy.
- Remove the peach filling mixture from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Let it cool, then gently fold in the sliced peaches.
- Carefully spread the peach mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Spread an even layer of whipped topping or freshly whipped cream over the peaches.
- Refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours, or overnight for firmer layers.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh peach slices or graham cracker crumbs, if desired, and cut into squares.
Notes
- For a no-bake version, refrigerate the prepared graham cracker crust instead of baking it.
- Well-drained canned peaches can replace fresh peaches when they are out of season.
- Chopped toasted pecans can be added for extra crunch and nutty flavor.
- Crushed vanilla wafers or shortbread cookies can replace the graham crackers.
- Raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries can be combined with the peaches for a mixed-fruit variation.
- Chilling overnight helps the layers set firmly and makes the dessert easier to cut neatly.
- Store covered in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3–4 days.
- Add decorative fresh peach slices shortly before serving for the best appearance.
- Freezing is not recommended because the peaches and creamy layers may change texture after thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/peach-delight/
