Peaches and Cream
A dreamy dessert combining ripe peaches with creamy goodness, perfect for summer nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Lemon juice to taste
- Optional: crushed graham crackers for serving
Instructions
- Prep your peaches: Wash, slice, and pit peaches.
- Whip your cream: Combine heavy cream and powdered sugar; whip until soft peaks form.
- Add cream cheese and flavor: Beat cream cheese, then mix with whipped cream, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
- Taste for tang: Add lemon juice to the mixture for brightness.
- Assemble the layers: Layer peaches and cream in bowls or a trifle dish.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve with a sprinkle: Top with crushed graham crackers before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use high-quality ripe peaches. Experiment with different cream types for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peaches, cream, dessert, summer, easy recipe