This Peach Glace Pie is a refreshing, no-bake dessert that balances the tartness of fresh peaches with a rich, smooth cream cheese layer. The topping is a vibrant, glossy peach glaze thickened with cornstarch and sweetened with sugar, creating a beautiful contrast in texture and flavor. It’s perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a light end to a heavy meal. Since it requires chilling rather than baking, itâÂÂs a wonderful choice for hot weather. The combination of ripe fruit and creamy dairy makes this pie a crowd-pleaser that feels both elegant and home-style.
Peach Glace Pie
Description
This Peach Glace Pie is a refreshing, no-bake dessert that balances the tartness of fresh peaches with a rich, smooth cream cheese layer. The topping is a vibrant, glossy peach glaze thickened with cornstarch and sweetened with sugar, creating a beautiful contrast in texture and flavor. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a light end to a heavy meal. Since it requires chilling rather than baking, itâÂÂs a wonderful choice for hot weather. The combination of ripe fruit and creamy dairy makes this pie a crowd-pleaser that feels both elegant and home-style.Ingredients
Directions
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Prepare and bake the 9-inch pie shell according to package directions, then let it cool completely.
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Peel and slice fresh peaches; set aside enough sliced peaches to fill the pie shell later.
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Mash approximately 1 cup of the sliced peaches in a bowl.
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In a 2-quart saucepan, mix together the sugar and cornstarch.
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Gradually stir in the water, red food coloring, and the mashed peaches into the sugar mixture.
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Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and comes to a boil.
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Boil and stir for 1 minute, then remove from heat and allow the glaze to cool.
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Beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
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Spread the beaten cream cheese evenly into the bottom of the cooled pie shell.
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Arrange the remaining sliced peaches on top of the cream cheese layer.
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Pour the cooled peach glaze evenly over the peaches.
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Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours, or until the glaze is set and firm.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 235.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.2g12%
- Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 90.5mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 44.8g15%
- Dietary Fiber 5.0g20%
- Sugars 25.5g
- Protein 4.2g9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Use fruit protector as directed on the package to prevent the peaches from discoloring before adding them to the pie.
You will need approximately 5 medium peaches to yield the required amount of sliced and mashed fruit.
Ensure the glaze is completely cool before pouring it over the cream cheese to prevent melting or separation.
This pie must be refrigerated and served cold.