No-Bake Peaches and Cream Layered Dessert
Introduction
Experience the ultimate summer dessert with this No-Bake Peaches and Cream Layered Dessert. Each bite offers a cooling, creamy base, offset by lush layers of sweet peaches—making it a perfect finale for any cookout, potluck, or family gathering. This dessert shines for its fuss-free preparation; there’s no need to turn on the oven, and the ingredients come together in minutes for a satisfying treat that looks as impressive as it tastes.
Why This No-Bake Peaches and Cream Dessert Works
This recipe is a crowd-pleaser thanks to its unbeatable combination of textures and flavors: a buttery cookie crust, silky whipped cream, and juicy peach slices. The no-bake approach ensures you can prepare a show-stopping, layered dessert even in the hottest weather, and it’s easily customizable for any event, no matter the season.
Perfect Peaches: Choosing and Preparing for the Best Results
The secret to this layered dessert is using ripe, flavorful peaches. If you want perfectly uniform slices, a Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper makes prepping your peaches effortless and ensures every layer is even and beautiful. If using canned peaches, ensure they’re well-drained for best texture and to prevent sogginess.
Enhance their natural sweetness by tossing fresh peach slices with a little sugar and lemon juice, letting them macerate for 10 minutes before assembling.
Crafting the Cream: Whipped Filling Tips
Achieving fluffy, stable whipped cream is key to the dessert’s structure. Use a stand mixer or a powerful handheld tool like the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender to whip chilled heavy cream to stiff peaks. This ensures your cream layers hold up beautifully even after hours in the fridge.
Fold in a touch of vanilla extract and powdered sugar for a delicately sweet, aromatic filling.
Assembling the Layers
For the base, choose crisp vanilla wafers or buttery graham crackers. Line your dish with a sheet of Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll to make slicing and serving seamless.
Begin layering: start with the cookies/crackers, then spread a thick layer of whipped cream, followed by a generous layer of peaches. Repeat until all your ingredients are used, finishing with a crown of fresh peaches on top.
To keep leftovers fresh and easy to store (and serve conveniently at a picnic), use Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers.
Serving and Customizing for Any Occasion
Chill your dessert for at least four hours, preferably overnight—this allows the layers to meld, and the flavors to deepen. For serving at picnics or on-the-go lunches, portion into a leakproof Bentgo Salad Container for perfectly portable slices.
Sprinkle with toasted almonds or drizzle with caramel for a decadent finish, or swap in berries for peaches during other seasons.
Nutritional Information and Servings
This recipe serves 8–10, with each portion delivering about 250–300 calories depending on the base and cream used. Thanks to the fruit-forward nature and light whipped filling, it feels lighter than traditional baked desserts.
No-Bake Peaches and Cream Layered Dessert (Recap)
Combining buttery wafers, pillowy whipped cream, and sun-ripened peaches brings about a dessert that is as delightful visually as it is on the palate. The easy, no-bake method makes it ideal for busy cooks and for occasions where oven access is limited. Its versatility and crowd-pleasing flavor means it’ll instantly become a go-to for any gathering.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll for easy removal and slicing.
- Slice peaches evenly using the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper if desired. If using fresh peaches, toss them with lemon juice and sugar, then let sit for 10 minutes.
- In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to stiff peaks. For speedy whipping, use the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender.
- Arrange a single layer of vanilla wafers or graham crackers at the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Spread one-third of the whipped cream over the base, then top with a layer of peach slices.
- Repeat the layering—cookies/crackers, cream, and peaches—twice more, finishing with a crown of peaches.
- Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight, until the cookies have softened and the flavors meld.
- Slice and serve directly from the baking dish, or pack portions into a Bentgo Salad Container or Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Container for picnics or meal prep.
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours (minimum)
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
This no-bake peaches and cream layered dessert delivers on flavor, freshness, and ease—perfect for summer and beyond.
