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Peaches and Cream Dessert

Peaches and Cream Dessert: Your Summer's Must-Try Treat

Experience the refreshing Peaches and Cream Dessert, a perfect summer treat with its light fruit layer and creamy cheesecake filling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peach Layer
  • 2.5 lbs Fresh Peaches about 5 large or 7 small peaches
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar reduce if using canned peaches
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh juice preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch can use instant tapioca
  • 0.25 oz Unflavored Gelatin 7 g packet
  • 0.25-0.5 teaspoon Almond Extract or vanilla extract as substitute
  • 1 pinch Salt to balance flavors
For the Crust
  • 11.3 oz Pecan Shortbread Cookies or similar cookie
  • 6 tablespoons Butter melted
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened, or use Neufchâtel
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar adjust for sweetness
  • 4 oz Frozen Whipped Topping thawed

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • food processor
  • Saucepan
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare peach layer by peeling, slicing, and dicing the fresh peaches, then tossing gently with sugar and lemon juice. Drain for 30 minutes.
  2. Crush pecan shortbread cookies into fine crumbs, mix with melted butter, then press into the baking dish. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes and cool.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping, then spread over cooled crust.
  4. Whisk peach juice with cornstarch and gelatin in a saucepan, cook until thickened, then cool and stir in almond extract.
  5. Arrange diced peaches over the cream cheese layer, pour cooled juice mixture on top, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Cut into squares to serve. Optionally top with more whipped topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.

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