Description
Creamy, dreamy Peach Cream Pie blends Southern comfort with luxurious dessert elegance. Sweet, ripe peaches nestled in silky filling create a delightful slice of summer that beckons you to savor each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) to create the ideal baking environment for the pie.
- Carefully position the pie crust into the pie dish, ensuring it fits snugly against the sides and bottom. Use a fork to create small punctures across the surface to prevent bubbling.
- Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes until it achieves a delicate golden hue, then remove and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes silky smooth and develops a light, airy texture.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the sliced peaches and gently incorporate them into the cream mixture, ensuring even distribution without crushing the fruit.
- Transfer the luxurious cream filling into the cooled pie crust, creating an even layer as the foundation.
- Artfully arrange the peach slices atop the cream mixture, creating an attractive and appetizing surface.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the filling to set and the flavors to meld together thoroughly.
- Before serving, remove from the refrigerator and slice carefully to maintain the pie’s elegant structure.
Notes
- Keep pie crust edges crisp by wrapping aluminum foil around them during initial baking to prevent over-browning.
- Select ripe but firm peaches for optimal texture and sweetness, avoiding overly soft or bruised fruits.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute traditional pie crust with almond flour or gluten-free graham cracker crust to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg into the cream filling for subtle warmth and depth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 66 mg