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Peaches and Cream Dream Delight Recipe

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Peaches and Cream Dream Delight is a luscious, no-bake dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy cream cheese layer, and a refreshing mixture of peaches and whipped topping. Perfectly chilled and topped with extra graham cracker crumbs, this dessert offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (can use salted)
  • 2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 20 full sheet graham crackers)

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 4 ounces (½ block) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature (can use salted)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Topping

  • 8 ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed (COOL WHIP)
  • 29 ounce can sliced peaches in heavy syrup, drained well and cut into smaller, bite-sized pieces
  • Reserved graham cracker crumb mixture from crust

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) to prepare for baking the graham cracker crust.
  2. Prepare Peaches and Crust Base: Crush graham crackers if using sheets and measure 2 ½ cups of crumbs. Drain the canned peaches thoroughly and cut into smaller pieces. Set aside.
  3. Melt Butter: Melt ½ cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter in the microwave using a medium microwave-safe bowl.
  4. Mix Crumb and Butter: Combine the melted butter with the graham cracker crumbs, stirring until well incorporated and resembling wet sand.
  5. Form Crust: Measure out 2 cups of the crumb mixture, press firmly into the bottom of an 8×8 or 9×9-inch square baking dish to form an even crust layer.
  6. Bake Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, then remove and let it cool completely.
  7. Reserve Topping Crumbs: Set aside the remaining ½ cup crumb mixture for topping later.
  8. Make Cream Cheese Filling: Beat softened cream cheese and ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter with a mixer until smooth and creamy.
  9. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually mix in 2 cups of powdered sugar until fully incorporated and creamy.
  10. Spread Cream Cheese Layer: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled graham cracker crust.
  11. Combine Peach Mixture: In a separate bowl, gently fold the thawed whipped topping with the drained and cut peaches to combine.
  12. Top Cream Cheese Layer: Spread the peach and whipped topping mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer, smoothing it out carefully.
  13. Add Topping: Sprinkle the reserved graham cracker crumbs over the top for added texture and flavor.
  14. Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set before slicing and serving. This chilling step is essential for the dessert’s texture.

Notes

  • Use salted butter if unsalted is not available; it will slightly alter the flavor.
  • Ensure peaches are drained well to prevent soggy layers.
  • Chilling time is critical to let the dessert set properly; do not skip or shorten it.
  • For a lighter option, consider using light whipped topping and reduced-fat cream cheese.
  • This dessert is best served chilled and consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.

Keywords: peach dessert, creamy peach dessert, graham cracker crust, no-bake dessert, whipped topping dessert, summer dessert

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