From pies and succulent cobblers to buttery crisps, the world of baked peach desserts is vast—but it’s also more-or-less similar, bound together with flour, butter, and sugar. While you can’t go wrong with the classics, we’ve got good reason to try out something a little different. This particular pie recipe is unique: Not only is easy to make and completely no-bake, but it’s also a two-time peach festival recipe winner. Find out what makes it so good and why it has peach dessert purists coming back for more.
Peach Surprise Pie
When you think of an award-winning peach pie, it might conjure images of jammy baked fruit slices enclosed in a delicate lattice of buttery pastry dough. This recipe takes a different approach as a “peaches and cream pie,” meaning it consists of peaches and, well, cream (cream cheese, that is).
Developed by Allrecipes user CORWYNNE DARKHOLME, Peach Surprise Pie is made with a pre-baked pie crust that holds a sweet, tangy base of cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. A generous layer of sliced peaches and tart, lemony raspberry sauce tops it off, and it’s garnished by mint leaves for a pop of green color—and a gentle, fresh, and subtly aromatic flavor. The creamy base layer is reminiscent of cheesecake, while the generous layer of fruit showcases the flavor and texture of fresh summer peaches.
A Winning ‘Summertime’ Pie
Peach season and pie season don’t always go hand in hand—especially for folks who are trying to avoid turning on the oven or laboring over a multi-step recipe. This recipe celebrates the flavor of peaches without any of that fuss or added heat. This makes it perfect for summer events and gatherings, including peach festivals.
“This has been a hit at our local peach festival for 2 years now. It’s actually requested for donation,” says Allrecipes member CJ. “I love it. It is very easy and it has a lovely flavor. You can also use a graham cracker crust if you like…It’s light and perfect for summertime.”
CJ also recommends adding the raspberry sauce before serving, so preserve the texture of the crust—drizzle it on too early, and you run the risk of a soggy crust.
How to Make Peach Surprise Pie
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The steps are simple, and starting with a pre-baked pie crust makes this recipe ideal for hot summer days when you’d rather avoid turning on the oven.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling: Stir together softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Add peach layer: Arrange sliced peaches in a layer. You can use fresh, ripe peaches or drained canned peaches.
- Make raspberry sauce: Stir together lemon juice and raspberry preserves until smooth. Drizzle over the peach slices.
- Add mint. Garnish with mint leaves as desired.
Get the recipe: Peach Surprise Pie
