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:

  1. 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.
  2. Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until silky smooth and free of lumps.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Toss diced peaches with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Let them sit for 10 minutes until a light, syrupy glaze forms around the fruit.
  6. Spread the creamy filling evenly over the chilled crust.
  7. Carefully spoon the glazed peaches over the top, smoothing them into a single layer.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until the filling is firm to the touch.