Peaches and Cream

Peaches and Cream is an old-fashioned, no bake dessert that is juicy, fruity, and creamy. Made with layers of tender, stewed peaches and homemade whipped cream, this peach dessert is delightfully simple to make — and a total crowd favorite!

Ideal for the hot and humid summer months, peaches and cream is the perfect warm weather dessert when peaches are in season. It comes together quickly, doesn’t require any complicated equipment or techniques. All you need is to follow a few simple steps and use a handful of ingredients.

Why You'll Love this Peaches and Cream Recipe

• Incredibly simple yet delicious. Peaches and cream is an old-fashioned dessert that people have been enjoying for centuries, particularly because it’s easy to make and delivers big flavor without a lot of effort. Less than ten ingredients and a few minutes and you have a rich, decadent dessert!
• Made with fresh seasonal fruit. This is a great way to use peaches while they’re in season. Whether you grow them yourself or they’re on sale at your local supermarket, you won’t regret using peaches in this delicious peaches and cream recipe.
• Ready in under 30 minutes. Peaches and cream is ready in 25 minutes or less, and it will certainly fly by while you stew the peaches and whip the cream. You can work on it while dinner cooks for an even more efficient dessert!

Ingredient Notes

To make this delicious Peaches and Cream, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):

• butter - unsalted butter gives you the most control over the flavor and contains less water than salted butter, but you can use whatever you have on hand.
• peaches - ripe yellow peaches work best for this recipe — unripe peaches will be harder and more bitter than you want in this sweet peach dessert. You can also use canned peaches if necessary, but you’ll want to skip the sugar and remove as much liquid from them as possible.
• vanilla extract - you can also use an equal measure of vanilla bean paste in place of the vanilla extract.
• brown sugar - use your favorite brand or a granulated brown sugar alternative.
• cinnamon - if you find yourself without cinnamon, nutmeg will deliver a similar flavor in a pinch.
• salt - if you use salted butter in this recipe, reduce or omit the additional salt here.
• heavy cream - you can also use half and half, though it may not whip as smoothly.
• confectioners' sugar - or use a powdered sugar alternative. The taste will change depending on what you choose.

You will also need measuring cups and spoons, a cooking pot, and a stand mixer (or hand mixer and mixing bowl).

How to Make the Best Peaches and Cream

1. Cook peaches. In a medium pot, add butter, peaches, vanilla extract, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt, and heat over medium heat. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes until it becomes a bit saucy. The peaches should stay in whole slices (shouldn’t break apart). Set aside and let cool for 10 minutes at room temperature. If you prefer to serve this cold, refrigerate the peaches for 30 minutes instead.

2. Make whipped cream. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add half of the heavy cream and the confectioners' sugar. Use the stand mixer to whip until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes (You can also whip this using a hand mixer and a large mixing bowl). Set aside. 

3. Serve. To serve, spoon the peaches with sauce into a serving bowl, or divide into 4 small serving cups. Top with the remaining half cup of heavy cream and the whipped cream. Top with a pinch of cinnamon. Refrigerate until ready to serve or serve immediately.

How to Serve

Peaches and Cream are delicious served on their own with a spoon, or paired with some of complimentary desserts and drinks including:

• Vanilla Ice Cream
• Classic Shortbread Cookies
• Peach Iced Tea
• Madeleines
• Lemon Loaf with Lemon Glaze
• Chai Tea Latte
• Strawberry Muffins

Storing and Freezing Instructions

How to Store and Reheat

Store the cooked peaches and the whipped cream in separate, airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to five days. Serve cold or reheat the peaches on the stovetop in a pan over medium-low heat until warmed to the desired temperature.

How to Freeze

You can also freeze the peaches and whipped cream in separate containers. Make sure the containers are freezer-friendly and remove as much air as possible before storing in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving cold or reheating the peaches according to the instructions above.

More Summer Dessert Recipes

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• Cherry Cheesecake
• Fresh Strawberry Pie
• Peach Sorbet
• Lemon Meringue Pie

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