Peaches and Cream Pie

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Cooking Temp: 350  F
Servings: 8
Calories: 320
Description

A soft, tender vanilla base layered with a smooth cream cheese filling and topped with warm spiced peaches. This comforting dessert bakes into a lightly golden, juicy pie with a creamy center and fragrant fruit topping.

Ingredients
    Base
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 package cook-and-serve vanilla pudding (3 ounce)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
    • Cream Layer
  • 1 package cream cheese, softened (8 ounce)
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Peach Topping
  • 1 can sliced peaches in heavy syrup (29 ounce)
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
    Prepare the oven and dish
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish using butter or nonstick spray. Set the dish aside while you prepare the layers.
    2. Mix the base batter
  2. 2
    In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, pudding mix, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, softened butter, and egg until smooth. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until a thick, smooth batter forms. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
    3. Prepare the cream layer
  3. 3
    In a clean mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract using a hand mixer or spoon until smooth and creamy. The mixture should be thick but spreadable. Spoon it over the base batter and gently spread it out without disturbing the layer underneath.
    4. Add the peaches
  4. 4
    Drain the peaches, reserving the syrup. Arrange the peach slices evenly over the cream layer. Drizzle 2–4 tablespoons of the reserved syrup over the peaches so they appear lightly glossy but not overly wet.
    5. Add the topping spices
  5. 5
    Sprinkle the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg evenly over the peaches. The surface should look lightly coated and fragrant.
    6. Bake the pie
  6. 6
    Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the edges are set. The center may still appear slightly soft, which is normal.
    7. Cool before serving
  7. 7
    Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes. This helps the layers set and makes slicing easier. The texture should be tender, creamy, and slightly juicy.
Note

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven at 300°F or in the microwave until warm. If the center appears slightly soft after baking, allow more cooling time as it will firm up. Avoid adding too much peach syrup, as excess liquid can make the base overly soft.

Keywords: peach dessert
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