Description
A refreshing no-bake dessert featuring layers of creamy whipped mixture and juicy peaches, perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 5 medium ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream, cold
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (optional)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- Vanilla wafers, graham crackers, or ladyfingers for layering
Instructions
- Prep the peaches by washing, slicing, and tossing them with lemon juice.
- Make the cream layer by whipping the cream cheese (if using) until smooth, then adding powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and cold heavy cream until thick.
- Build the first layer by adding a layer of cream in a dish, followed by a layer of cookies.
- Add cream and peaches, spreading whipped cream over cookies and topping with sliced peaches.
- Repeat layering cookies, cream, and peaches until ingredients are used up, finishing with cream and peach slices on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve by slicing with a sharp knife and wiping it between cuts for clean slices.
Notes
Best made a day ahead for optimal flavor and texture. Use fresh peaches when in season and add a drizzle of honey if the peaches are not sweet enough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
