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Peaches and Cream Pie Recipe

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This Peaches and Cream Pie is a delightful dessert featuring a flaky homemade pie crust, a luscious cream cheese layer, and a fresh peach filling thickened with a smooth glaze. Topped with homemade whipped cream, it offers a perfect balance of sweet, creamy, and fruity flavors, ideal for a refreshing summer treat or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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Pie Crust

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces Crisco or cold butter
  • 1/4 cup cold water

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fresh Peach Filling

  • 3 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced thin
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/3 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Homemade Whipped Cream

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pie Crust: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the Crisco or cold butter and use your fingers to mix until the texture resembles coarse meal. Make a well in the center and add cold water. Gently mix by bringing the flour from the sides into the center, ensuring all flour is moistened without overmixing or kneading. Form into a flat disc, wrap in plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. Roll and Bake the Crust: Remove chilled dough and roll it on a floured surface into a ¼-inch thick circle, large enough to hang over the pie plate by half an inch. Carefully place it into the pie plate, fold edges under, and pinch for a decorative edge. Prick crust bottom and sides with a fork about every 2 inches. Line with parchment paper or foil and fill with pie beads or dry beans. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Remove beans and foil, then cool.
  3. Make the Cream Cheese Layer: Whip 3/4 cup heavy cream to soft peaks using a stand mixer and set aside. In the stand mixer bowl, beat room temperature cream cheese for 30 seconds, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until uniform. Spread this layer evenly over the cooled pie crust. Refrigerate while preparing the peach filling.
  4. Prepare the Fresh Peach Filling: Toss peeled, sliced peaches with 1/3 cup sugar and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Drain peaches, reserving juices. Combine reserved juices with lemon juice and enough water to reach 1/2 cup liquid in a medium pot. Whisk in cornstarch and salt until smooth. Heat over medium, whisking constantly until bubbling and thickened. Boil for 30 seconds, remove from heat, and stir in butter and almond extract. Let cool to room temperature.
  5. Combine Peach Filling with Sauce: Gently fold the thickened sauce into the peaches, then pour the mixture over the cream cheese layer in the pie. Spread evenly, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  6. Make Homemade Whipped Cream: In a large chilled bowl, whip 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until medium peaks form. Spoon whipped cream generously over the peach layer just before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter or Crisco used for the crust is cold to achieve a flaky texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough crust.
  • Peeling peaches is recommended for a smooth texture in the filling.
  • Letting peaches macerate with sugar enhances their natural sweetness and juice for the filling.
  • The cream cheese layer adds richness and balances the fruit’s tartness.
  • Prepare the pie a few hours ahead or the day before for the best flavor and set.
  • Use fresh peaches in season for optimal flavor.

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