Easy Peaches and Cream Dessert really is that easy! If you like peaches, vanilla pudding and trifle desserts, then this one is for you! This is one BIG DELICIOUS DESSERT! Here I've come up with a wonderful combination of flavors and textures, and when you take a bite of this dessert... well... it really is very dreamy!
Here I've come up with a wonderful combination of flavors and textures, and when you take a bite of this dessert... well... it really is very dreamy!
For the base, I have used ladyfingers, soaked in peach juice.
Then, we have a wonderful creamy layer of homemade vanilla pudding, then a layer of peach slices, covered in one more layer of yummy vanilla pudding and then topped off with a generous spread of freshly whipped cream and a sprinkle of coconut.
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So, are you imagining eating this as I describe it to you? Gosh, it is so delicious, you really must try this!
What's inside this dreamy dessert?
When you take a bite, you get a beautiful sponge-like layer from the ladyfingers, with a taste of peaches and combined with the creamy vanilla pudding and fresh cream topping, and then there's the texture and juiciness from the peach slices and a slight chewy sensation from the sprinkle of coconut.
My oh my! You just have to try it yourself then you will know exactly why I chose to call this a dreamy dessert!
This recipe makes for 6 -8 servings. Of course, if you wanted to make for a crowd, simply increase all the ingredients.
You could make this for a birthday, pot lucks, parties, holidays, or to have simply as a weeknight family dessert.
Whatever you decide, I am very sure you will enjoy it.
This simple peaches and cream no-bake dessert is very easy to make, and even making your own homemade vanilla pudding is easy and quick.
Once you have tried it homemade, I am sure you won't be buying any packet mixes ever again!
If you enjoy these types of desserts, please do take a look at our lovely Easy Mandarin Dessert and our Dreamy Coconut and Pineapple dessert too.
It's also a very popular one, especially at parties!
So please do enjoy and be sure to let us know in the comments below if you made it for a party or a family dessert, and most importantly if we got the thumbs up from your diners!
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
5 Minutes
Serves
6 slices
Ingredients
6 - 7 sponge fingers (savoiardi)
¼ cup or 118 ml Peach Juice (from the can)
8 oz or 411g can of sliced peaches OR 4 ripe peaches, sliced.
For the Vanilla Pudding
⅓ Cup or 60g of Sugar
2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
2 Cups or 500ml Milk
2 Egg Yolks
For the Topping
1 cup or 235ml Whipping Cream
1 Tablespoon Powdered Sugar
4 Tablespoons Shredded Coconut (optional)
You Will Need a suitable dish, mine measured 9 inches x 6 inches and 3 inches deep
Instructions
Make the vanilla pudding as follows: In a saucepan, add the sugar, cornstarch, and milk. Add a little milk first and combine, then add the remaining milk.
Stir so there are no lumps and bring to a gentle boil, stirring all the time. As soon as it boils, remove from heat.
In a bowl, add the egg yolks and lightly beat. Then slowly pour in half of the hot milk mixture, stirring as you pour.
Return the bowl mixture to the milk saucepan and bring to a gentle boil, stirring all the time until it starts to boil.
At this point, have a little taste to see if you have the amount of sweetness to your liking.
If you need more, simply add a tablespoon of sugar at a time and taste as you go along.
Remove from heat, add the vanilla extract and stir.
Then transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to cool.
Arrange the sponge fingers in a dish so they cover the bottom. Then pour the peach juice all over.
Spread half of the vanilla pudding over the lady's fingers
then arrange the peach slices on top. (Hold some slices back for decoration on the top if you wish)
Spread the remaining vanilla pudding over the peaches.
Cover the surface of the pudding with plastic wrap and allow to chill completely for at least 4 hours. Overnight is even better.
Whip the cream and powdered sugar to stiff peaks then spread over the pudding mixture.
Arrange some peach slices on the top.
Sprinkle some shredded coconut on the top and refrigerate for 4 hours then serve.
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Storage
This dessert will keep fresh for 2 days, covered and refrigerated. You can make all but the whipped cream topping a few days ahead and let it chill, and then add the cream topping before serving if you're short on time.
Substitutes
- Vanilla pudding - Instead of making vanilla pudding from scratch, you can buy the ready made version. (Custard in the UK). It will be slightly runnier than this recipe, so it is not likely to set firm. You will need to add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to it and heat it through until it is thick.
- Peaches - we used a combination of canned and fresh peaches. You can use just canned or just fresh. if using frozen peach slices, defrost them on some kitchen paper first to remove excess liquid.
- Sponge fingers - sponge fingers can be found in the baking section of the grocery store. We bought ours in Aldi when they were a special buy (Italian week I think). Amazon also sell them, called ladyfingers.
Recipe Card
Easy Peaches and Cream Dessert
Easy Peaches and Cream Dessert really is that easy! If you like peaches, vanilla pudding and trifle desserts, then this one is for you! This is one BIG DELICIOUS DESSERT! Here I've come up with a wonderful combination of flavors and textures, and when you take a bite of this dessert... well... it really is very dreamy!
Ingredients
- 6 - 7 sponge fingers (savoiardi)
- ¼ cup or 118 ml Peach Juice (from the can)
- 8 oz or 411g can of sliced peaches OR 4 ripe peaches, sliced.
For the Vanilla Pudding:
- ⅓ Cup or 60g Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 Cups or 500 ml Milk
- 2 Egg Yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 1 Cup or 235ml Whipping Cream
- 1 Tablespoon Powdered Sugar
- 4 Tablespoons Shredded Coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Make the vanilla pudding as follows: In a saucepan, add the sugar, cornstarch,and milk. Stir so there are no lumps and bring to a gentle boil, stirring all the time. As soon as it boils, remove from heat.
- In a bowl, add the egg yolks and lightly beat. Then slowly pour in half of the milk mixture, stirring as you pour. Return the bowl mixture to the saucepan and bring to a gentle boil, stirring all the time until it starts to boil.
- At this point, have a little taste to see if you have the amount of sweetness to your liking. If you need more, simply add a tablespoon of sugar at a time and taste as you go along.
- Remove from heat, add the vanilla extract and stir.
- Then transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to cool.
- Arrange the sponge fingers in a dish so they cover the bottom. Then pour the peach juice all over.
- Spread half of the vanilla pudding over the lady's fingers then arrange the peach slices on top. (Hold some slices back for decoration on the top if you wish)
- Spread the remaining vanilla pudding over the peaches.
- Cover the surface of the pudding with plastic wrap and allow to chill completely for at least 4 hours. Overnight is even better.
- Whip the cream and powdered sugar to stiff peaks then spread over the pudding mixture.
- Sprinkle some shredded coconut on the top and refrigerate for 4 hours then serve.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 263Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 49mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 2gSugar: 27gProtein: 5g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate
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