No-Bake Peach Dessert
This easy no-bake peach dessert is a delicious sweet layered treat when you don't want to turn on the oven. The perfect potluck party dish made with fresh peaches and cool and creamy layers over a buttery crumb crust is always a hit.
Ingredients
For the Crust & Crumble Topping:
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs from about 24 whole crackers
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 cup butter melted
For the Peach Filling:
- 1 (8 oz) brick of cream cheese softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream left in the fridge until just before you add it so it stays cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 medium sized fresh peaches peeled and thinly sliced
Instructions
- Add the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and chopped pecans to a medium mixing bowl. Pour in the melted butter and stir everything together until evenly coated in butter. Scoop 1/2 cup of the crumb mixture and set it aside for sprinkling over the top later.
- Pour the remaining crumb mixture into a 9x13-inch baking pan. Press the crust firmly into place with the back of a spatula or bottom of a measuring cup. Chill the crust in the fridge so it sets up while you prepare the filling.
- Place the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in the mixing bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat them together until light and smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl to ensure all the sugar is incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and mix it in.
- Measure and pour the heavy cream into the mixing bowl. Mix it in on low speed and once the cream is incorporated into the cream cheese increase the speed to medium-high. Continue to beat until it is light and fluffy.
- Spread just under half of the whipped filling over the prepared crust. Carefully layer the sliced peaches evenly over the top making sure to fill in all the gaps as you can.
- Finish the layers by dropping large spoonfuls of the remaining whipped topping over the peaches and then gently spreading it into an even layer with a spatula. Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the top to decorate.
- Cover the dessert with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for 2 hours for the layers to set. The dish can be prepped ahead and chilled up to 24 hours before serving.
Recipe Notes
A Note on the Pecans:
For a nicer texture and deeper flavor, you may want to toast the pecans before using them in this recipe. Simply spread them in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake them in an oven or air fryer at 350°F for a few minutes. Watch carefully, they can burn quickly if left unattended. They're toasted when they smell nice and nutty. For a nut-free dessert, you can simply leave them out altogether.