We make this decadent Peaches and Cream Pie With Almonds with fresh peaches, rich whipped cream, cream cheese, and Vanilla pudding. The filling of this easy peach pie is studded with chunks of fruit and it's all piled high in a baked pie crust with more whipped cream and sliced peaches adorning the top making this a mouthwatering semi no-bake dessert.
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❤️ Why we love this recipe
This isn't an ordinary peach pie. Nope! This is one you can put together in no time and have an amazing dessert that everyone ooh's and aah's over.
You can make as much of it from scratch as you want or you can take some shortcuts. It's up to you but no matter which way you choose, the results will be fantastic.
The beauty of this recipe is you can make it year-round by using canned or frozen peaches instead of fresh. See if this peach cream pie doesn't become a huge hit with your family.
🛒 Ingredients
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Note: The full list of this recipe ingredients with their amounts and options are in the recipe card below.
- fresh ripe peaches --- may also use canned peaches or frozen
- For the pie crust, you can use your favorite homemade recipe. If you prefer, a graham cracker crust works well too. You can also grab a pre-made pie crust from the refrigerator section of your grocery store.
- instant pudding and pie filling -- either the lemon or vanilla flavor is excellent, we've used both in the past.
- whole milk -- for making the filling.
- cream cheese -- this is for the delicious creamy filling.
- vanilla extract -- enhances the rich creamy cheese layer.
- frozen whipped topping -- we used Cool Whip.
- shaved almonds -- optional for the topping
🗒 Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.
- With an electric mixer beat the cream cheese until smooth
- And, then blend in the sugar and 2 Tablespoons of milk.
- Fold in 2 cups of the whipped topping and mix thoroughly.
- And, then spread the cream cheese mixture into the crust.
- Top with the diced peaches, pressing down lightly. Chill.
- Prepare pudding mix pie filling mix with 1 cup milk as directed on the package for the pie.
- And, then add the extract and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Fold in the remaining 1 ½ cups whipped topping and spoon over the cheese mixture.
- Freeze for 1 hour or chill in the fridge for 3 hours before serving.
- Garnish with peach slices and toasted almonds. You can add some more whipped topping if you so desire.
🔪 Equipment
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You’ll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.
- medium mixing bowl
- pie pan or pie dish
- liquid measuring cup
- measuring spoons
- electric hand mixer
🤔 FAQs
These are the questions we are most frequently asked about making this Peaches and Cream Pie with Almonds
No, I recommend peeling your peaches so you don't bite into that fuzzy skin. Though, eating peach skin is not harmful.
Sun Haven Peaches and Intrepid Peaches are the best peaches to use in pies. They both hold up well to the high temperatures of the oven.
Overripe peaches make the best peach pies, they also work great for making jam making.
You don't have to blanch peaches before you add them to the pie. However, if you prefer softer peaches you can blanch them if you prefer.
👩🏻🍳 Tips
- For the crust of this peach cream pie recipe, you can use your favorite homemade pie crust, or store-bought whichever you prefer.
- Be sure to bake and cool your unbaked pie crust completely before adding any ingredients. Otherwise, your cream cheese filling may melt.
- If you're using frozen peaches for this pie, thaw them first. Be sure to drain any extra juice. This way, your pie won't get watery.
- For canned peaches make sure that you drain them well before you add them to the pie. But if you ask me fresh juicy peaches taste best on this pie.
- To prevent the peaches from browning you can dip them in a bowl of cold water with a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Or, you can use Fruit-Fresh to keep them from browning too much.
- Feel free to add more and less whipped topping depending on your taste buds. It doesn't have to be exact so follow your heart.
📚 Variations
- A teaspoon of cinnamon added to the cream cheese mixture would add a nice warm flavor to this pie.
- Instead of a pie shell, you could also use your favorite graham cracker crust or even an Oreo cookie crust for more flavor.
- If you are a fan of almond flavor, then next time you make this pie swap out the vanilla extract for almond extract. You will love the hint of flavor that it gives the creamy filling.
🥫 Storage
Store leftovers of this pie in the fridge for a couple of days. Or you can freeze the pie for up to one month. Just make sure that you place the pie in an airtight container or that you cover it tightly with plastic wrap to keep it fresh.
📗 Related Recipes
And if you simply love creamy fruity desserts, you're going to go nuts over this Toasted Coconut Pineapple Recipe that tastes like a piña colada. And since apples are available year round, surprise the family with a Homemade American Apple Pie.
Are you into chocolate and peanut butter? Be sure to try our No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie with crushed-up Reese's cups on top. It's fabulous!
Do you have extra canned peaches in your pantry? Wow your family and guests with this super Easy Peach Cobbler recipe made with puff pastry. Just expect compliments and applause!
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📞Chiacchierata
This delicious peaches and cream pie is the perfect summer dessert. Every summer we take a trip to a local peach orchard and pick up a basket of juicy fresh peaches. When we get home this creamy pie recipe is one of my favorite recipes to make with those fresh pies.
Tutti a tavola è pronto.
📝Recipe
This Peaches and Cream Pie recipe is the perfect combination of fresh peaches, a creamy cream cheese layer, and a crunchy almond topping makes this pie a winner! Plus, it's so easy to make. And, you don't have to keep the oven on for long so you don't have to worry about heating up the house.
If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
📖 Recipe
Peaches and Cream Almondine Pie
Ingredients
- 1 package 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 3 ½ cups thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping
- 1 baked 9-inch pie shell cooled
- 2 medium peaches peeled, pitted and diced -- I sprinkle with Fruit Fresh so the peaches don't darken.
- 1 package 4 serving size Jell-O Vanilla or Lemon Flavor Instant Pudding and Pie Filling
- 1 cup cold milk
- ¼ tsp. almond extract
- ⅓ shaved almonds -- toasted
- 2 medium peaches for garnish
Instructions
- With an electric mixer beat the cream cheese until smooth; blend in the sugar and 2 Tablespoons milk.
- Fold in 2 cups of the whipped topping, mix thoroughly and then spread in crust.
- Top with the diced peaches, pressing down lightly. Chill.
- Prepare pie filling mix with 1 cup milk as directed on package for pie. Add extract and let stand 5 minutes. Fold in remaining 1 ½ cups whipped topping and spoon over cheese mixture.
- Freeze 1 hour or chill in the fridge for 3 hours before serving. Garnish with peach slices and toasted almonds. You can add some more whipped topping if you so desire 🙂
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Notes
- Whenever I work with fruit that will darken such as peaches and apples, I always use Fruit-Fresh which keeps that from happening.
- And the whipped topping amount is more or less a suggestion. The recipe does call for a total of 3 ½ cups but this is not rocket science so I've been known to dump a little more in there. You're not going to hurt it -- just enjoy!!
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Dee | Grammy's Grid
Thanks so much for linking up at the #WednesdayAIMLinkParty 36! Shared x 3 ♥
Sylvia
If this pie tastes as great as your photos look, its a winner! I love all things peachy! Thanks for linking up with us at the #WednesdayAIMLinkParty 35
Megan Marlowe
Your peach photos are gorgeous! Tank you for sharing a little bit of history with us too! We love peach pie in this household and I can't wait for the sweet peaches to start hitting the farmer's market so I can make this delicious looking pie!
Marisa Franca
Hello, Megan! I hope you try the recipe. It is so easy and tastes so good.
Sues
I was already excited for peach season and now I'm even more excited! This is such a gorgeous dessert!
Carmy
I love a big juicy peach! I also loooove big juicy peaches on desserts! This is the perfect summer time dessert.
Sean@Diversivore
I've honestly never tried a pie like this before! It's so different - and hey, simple is good, right? In my opinion the best dishes are the ones that come together quickly and easily, but leaving you delighted and looking for more. Love the inclusion of the almond elements too. I think they're a wonderful addition to peach (and other stonefruit) recipes!
Leah
This sounds like the perfect summer pie! I love the traditions that you have formed around this, those make the best desserts of all. The touch of almonds sound delicious, and I love the idea of there being a crunch factor too! Can't wait to try this!
Marisa Franca
Thank you, Leah! For being a quick pie it is super tasty. Hope you try it.
Amanda
What a beautiful pie for summer! I love how you've arranged the peach slices and the pairing with almonds is perfection! It looks so easy to make too, which I love for summer entertaining, because it can be such a busy season. It'll only be a few more weeks before peaches are at their prime here, and I'll definitely be making this one for my next gathering!
Marisa Franca
Hi, Amanda! If you make it, it tastes great frozen too.
Brandi
I am a huge fan of peaches and almonds! This looks like the perfect recipe for me! This pie is right on time for summer holiday festivities! Definitely will be making this!
Marisa Franca
Hi, Brandi! We'll be making it again soon. I may make it for Hubby on Father's Day.
Gloria
When I was a kid, my aunt had a HUGE orchard. Pear, plums, cherries....and PEACHES!! I still remember going there every summer to help out. Those fresh peaches would have been perfect in this delicious pie. I can just imagine how good this tastes.
Marisa Franca
I bet you had a lot of great tasting fresh fruit at your disposal. Right off the tree. Lucky you, Gloria!!
Tracy
Who DOESN"T like creamy smooth cheesecake like desserts?! Especially when it's easy to make! Gourmet-shormet, delicious is all that really matters! Love love love fresh peaches, I miss getting them when I lived in western CO!
Marisa Franca
Hi, Tracy!! I think as soon as fresh fruit comes into season we make little pigs out of ourselves. It just tastes so good.
Lisa
I grew up in the South where we anxiously awaited the peach crop every summer. This pie epitomizes everything I love about that fruit -- and more. That creamy filling sounds luscious and it seems pretty straightforward to make -- I like that! I'm pinning this so that I'm ready when the peaches are ripe!
Marisa Franca
Hi, Lisa! If you like a frozen dessert this tastes delicious frozen too.
Sarah
What a fun story to go along with this pie! I love it! And I also love having an easy dessert or two up my sleeve- you never know when you'll need them! (And I can never get enough of summer peaches!)
Marisa Franca
As you can tell, Sarah, we are very partial to peaches.
Parrish Ritchie
So pretty!!! Can't wait to try this!
Marisa Franca
Thank you, Parrish! It tastes fantastic.
Nellie
Sorry, I meant to give you 5 stars in my last comment - so here you go! 🙂
Marisa Franca
Thank you, Nellie!
Nellie
So refreshing and delicious - and I love the story behind it!
Marisa Franca
Thank you, Nellie. I'm making it again for Easter.
Pam Greer
I love the history behind this dessert! We have several recipes like that in our family.
Marisa Franca
Hi, Pam! This is such an old recipe but it's still a favorite with Hubby.
Rosemary @anitalianinmyktchen
Hi Marisa, you were right, looks and sounds delicious. Will be making this in the summer. Thanks, have a great day.
Thalia @ butter and brioche
yum.. what a great recipe, looks delicious. love the flavour combinations too! i can never go past any dessert with stone fruit and this one i can see myself making. thanks for sharing!
Marisa Franca
I can also variations on this. I have several recipes of different fruit that I'll be posting.