An easy three-step fresh peaches and cream layered dessert. This delightful treat combines the juicy freshness of ripe peaches with the luxurious smoothness of cream, layered over a buttery graham cracker base.

Layered Peach Delight Dessert in a white baking dish with peaches nestled around it.

Indulge in this exquisite Layered Peaches and Cream Dessert. Each layer, from the tender peaches to the rich cream and crisp graham cracker base, offers a symphony of textures and tastes that is perfect for any occasion!

Recently, I hosted a family pizza party, to give my new pizza oven a good work out! We invited several guests to join us. Our son-in-law’s Mom brought the most AMAZING fresh peaches and cream dessert I’ve ever had! It was incredible!

I was swooning from the first spoonful! If “swooning” is involved, it’s imperative that you beg the bearer of said dessert for the recipe!

Peaches and cream layered dessert single serving.

Thankfully, she shared the recipe with me, so I can share it with all of you! You are going to love this easy-to-make three-step dessert! It can, and should, be made a day ahead of time to give it time to set up! But it can be served after chilling for several hours, the glaze just won’t be as firm.

The combo of fresh juicy peaches in a sweet tangy glaze, on top of a layer of light whipped cream cheese, brings together two of my summer favorites in one exceptional dessert!

Ingredients Needed

2 cups water
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-large (6 ounce) package-orange or peach jello – I used orange.
4-5 large peaches, peeled and cut into large chunks or slices
2½ cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon melted butter
1–8 ounce package cream cheese (softened)
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup powdered sugar

*Note: I only made half the recipe for the photos. (I didn’t trust myself with an entire 9 x 13 dish full of this decadent dessert!) For half the recipe use an 8 x 8 square inch baking dish, or if making the recipe as written, use a 9 x 13 baking dish.

How To Make Amish Peach Delight Dessert

That’s right! After doing some research, I learned this recipe originated from the Amish! Which explains why it is SO good!

To make the glaze, in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat, add 2 cups of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.

Ingredients in a sauce pan for peach glaze.

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. The mixture will thicken and become clear as it begins to boil. Boil for 1–2 minutes.

Remove the mixture from the stove and add a package of orange, or peach, jello. Stir until well combined.

Place the mixture in a heat-safe bowl. Chill until cool to the touch. Stir frequently! Be sure to remove it from the refrigerator before it sets completely.

Adding package of orange jello to the thickened sugar mixture.

How to Make Graham Cracker Crust

In a large bowl, add 2½ cups of graham cracker crumbs, 6 tablespoons of sugar, and the melted butter.

Adding butter to graham cracker mixture to create crust.

Mix together until combined and crumbly. Set the mixture aside while you make the cream cheese layer.

Mixing butter in graham cracker mixture for crust.

Cream Cheese Layer

In the bowl of your stand mixer, using the wire whisk attachment, at medium-high speed, whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Remove from the bowl and place in another bowl. Set aside.

In the same stand mixer bowl, add softened cream cheese. Whip until smooth and creamy. About 2–3 minutes.

Add ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Add the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and fold the two together until completely incorporated.

Layering Peach Delight Dessert

This is a layered dessert, starting with the crust, then the cream cheese layer, and topping with fresh peaches and glaze. The original recipe calls for doubling the layers…but I think it’s much better in three separate distinct layers! Plus, why do all that work?!!

In a 9 x 13 baking dish add graham cracker crust, reserving 1 cup. Using a fork or spoon, press graham cracker mixture into the bottom of the baking dish. This is a loose crumbly crust.

Graham cracker crust in the bottom of the baking dish.

Add cream cheese mixture on top of the graham cracker crust. Spread evenly with a silicone spatula. It’s so light and airy that it spreads easily!

Add cream cheese layer to the peach dessert.

Place the prepared peaches in a large bowl. Pour the orange jello glaze mixture over the peaches and stir to combine. You can load this recipe with peaches! It’s one of the things I love about this recipe.

TIP: You can add the peaches to the glaze as soon as the glaze cools. Just make sure you’re ready to layer as soon as it’s ready, otherwise it will “set” as firm as jello!

The beauty of this recipe is that the jello glaze prevents the peaches from turning brown. They hold their stunning color and freshness for several days!

Preparing the peaches for a peach delight dessert.

Pour the peaches and glaze over the top of the cream cheese and whipped cream layer. Spread evenly.

Sprinkle the reserved graham cracker crust on top of the peaches and glaze.

Carefully place the dessert in the refrigerator on a level surface for several hours, or preferably, overnight.

Graham crackers sprinkled on top of peaches layer.

Serving Peaches and Cream Dessert

To serve this truly delightful dessert, cut into squares, or spoon into serving bowls.

TIP: A word of advice, if you don’t have time to allow the dessert to set up overnight, the peach layer will be thick, but may not be firm. Don’t let that stop you from serving or making this dessert. It’s wonderful either way! You just may have to “scoop” it to serve, rather than cutting it into squares.

Layered peach delight dessert cut into a single serving.

I can’t even adequately express how much I love this dessert! Each layer is perfect and compliments the other layers!

If you’ve ever had fresh peaches and ice cream, and love it (and seriously…who doesn’t?), this dessert is very reminiscent of that simple delicious combo.

Frequently asked questions

Can this dessert be made with other fruit? Absolutely! You just want to switch out your jello flavors to match the fresh fruit of choice. Some other options would be blackberries, raspberries, boysenberries, and strawberries. You could even use canned cherry pie filling. I would use 2 cans for a 9 x 13 pan.
How long can this dessert be stored? 2–3 days if covered with plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator. After that, the fresh fruit and graham cracker crust can become soggy.
Can this dessert be made ahead of time and frozen? No! This is not a freezer-friendly dessert. You can make it a day ahead of time and keep it stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Other delicious peach dessert recipes

There’s nothing better than a recipe you’ve acquired from a friend or family member after enjoying it! It’s a treasure you can pass down from generation to generation. This is one of those recipes. I know it’s going to be a regular at our family gatherings and I hope it will be at yours too!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by my Nest today! Have a wonderful week!

Happy Nesting!

Yield: 12 servings

Layered Peach Delight Dessert

Name: Layered Peach Delight Dessert
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 8 h 25 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1-large (6 ounce) package-orange or peach jello; 4-5 large peaches, peeled and cut into large chunks or slices; 2½ cups graham cracker crumbs; 6 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon melted butter; 1–8 ounce package cream cheese (softened); 1 pint heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup powdered sugar

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Additional Time 8 hours

Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-large (6 ounce) package-orange or peach jello
4-5 large peaches, peeled and cut into large chunks or slices
2½ cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon melted butter
1–8 ounce package cream cheese (softened)
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

In a large sauce pan, over medium-high heat, mix 2 cups of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil, thickens, and becomes clear. Remove from heat. Add 1 package of orange, or peach, jello. Stir to combine. Place the mixture in a bowl and chill until just cool. Stir from time to time, making sure it does not set firm.
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 6 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Mix until well combined. Reserve ½ a cup of graham cracker crumbs. Set aside. Press the remaining graham cracker mixture onto the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish.
In the bowl of your stand mixer, beat the whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Place the whipped cream in a bowl. Set aside.
In the same stand mixer bowl, whip cream cheese until smooth. Add the powder sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until combined at low speed. Fold in whipped cream.
Spread cream cheese mixture on top of the graham cracker crust. Using a spatula spread evenly.
Mix the cooled peach-orange glaze with the fresh diced peaches. Pour on top of the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle with reserved graham cracker mixture. Chill for several hours, or overnight. Cut to serve, or serve with a spoon.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 520Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 234mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 2gSugar: 43gProtein: 6g

Meet The Author

Photo Credit: Jenelle Lacy Photography

Hi! I'm Norine, the cook, baker, and recipe creator behind Norine's Nest. I love sharing and creating recipes that invite family, friends, and neighbors to gather around the dinner table. Sharing good food and creating memories with those we love brings me happiness. Thanks for stopping by my Nest!