Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (180g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup (75g) melted unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
- 8 oz (225g) softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (100g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) cold heavy whipping cream
- 3 cups (450g) diced fresh peaches
- 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (3g) cornstarch
- 1 tsp (5ml) lemon juice
Instructions:
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until the mixture feels like damp sand. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x9 inch square baking pan using the bottom of a measuring cup until perfectly flat and compact. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until silky smooth and free of lumps.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
- Toss diced peaches with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Let them sit for 10 minutes until a light, syrupy glaze forms around the fruit.
- Spread the creamy filling evenly over the chilled crust.
- Carefully spoon the glazed peaches over the top, smoothing them into a single layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until the filling is firm to the touch.