Peaches are arguably the most versatile of fruits with stones, and they add a touch of sugar and a delightful burst of flavor to any dessert lucky enough to incorporate them.
The recipes below showcase them in a variety of ways from classic cobblers to unique ice creams.
If you get excited by the thought of peaches and all the yummy peach desserts out there, then you’ve come to the right place! I’ve put together a list of peach desserts for you to enjoy.
The 15 Best peach desserts and recipes
1. Peach Cobbler
I have an undying love for peach cobbler. I relish the contrast between the sweet juice of the peaches and the buttery, golden-brown crust of the cobbler.
In my opinion, you can’t get anything better than peach cobbler served hot and with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I’m a big fan of that good old classic dessert.
Ingredients
4 cups fresh or canned peaches, sliced
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the melted butter into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and milk to create a batter.
Pour the batter over the melted butter in the baking dish—do not stir.
Evenly distribute the peach slices over the batter—do not stir.
Bake for 35-45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Allow to cool before serving.
2. Peach Pie
Oh, I love a freshly baked peach pie. When I crack that flaky golden crust, I take in the sweet smell of juicy peaches, barely tinged with the magic of cinnamon.
It is divine. I love the texture, and memories of summer days and family gatherings and everything good in the world pop into my mind.
I think this pie is the posterchild for comfort food. It’s as close to perfection as you could hope to get, deliciously sweet and just a little tart, a perfectly balanced combination of ingredients.
Peach Pie
Ingredients
5-6 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 double pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
Mix well.
Top with the other pie crust and poke some holes in it.
Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes, turning the heat down to 350 and baking for another 15 minutes or so until the top is nice and golden brown.
Let cool on a rack.
Slice and dig in. Cover with a second pie crust, crimp the edges and make vent slits.
Bake at 375°F for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Let cool before serving.
3. Peach Crisp
I love peach crisp. Sweet and comforting, a perfect blend of indulgence and ease.
When I take my first bite, the golden caramelized topping, all crunch and juicy, sun-kissed peaches, always knocks my socks off. It’s a favorite late-summer comfort food.
When I bake it, my kitchen fills with its sweet smell, which has a way of making any home feel more cosy. If I’m having people over for dinner, it’s a sure crowd pleaser because it’s easily prepared, and its seasonal flavors give it just the right amount of panache.
Ingredients
4 cups sliced peaches (fresh or canned, drained)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
Spread the sliced peaches evenly in the prepared baking dish.
In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, flour, and oats. Mix well.
Sprinkle the melted butter over the dry ingredients and then mix until the dry ingredients are different shades of crumbly.
Sprinkle the crumbly mixture over the peaches and bake in a preheated oven at 375ºF for 30-35 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the peaches are bubbly.
Serve warm, with a spoon. 8 servings.
4. Peach Tart
There is nothing that I like more than a tart with a sweet-acidic peach filling. Whenever I prepare one of these, I am reminded of those warm summers and juicy, sweet ripe peaches.
The contrast between the golden, flaky crust and the lush caramelized peach filling is so soothing and comforting.
Peach tart is a classic in my kitchen, when I want my family to taste the best or simply when I am feelin’ peachy keen: I grab some fresh and juicy peaches.
Peach Tart Recipe
Ingredients
1 premade pie crust
4 ripe peaches, sliced
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll the pie dough out on a floured surface and press it into a tart pan, cutting off the excess.
Toss the peach slices in a bowl with the granulated sugar, the flour, and cinnamon.
Arrange the peach mixture evenly over the crust in the tart pan.
Place in the oven for 35 to 40 mins until the crust is golden brown and the peaches are tender. Cool before serving.
5. Peach Sorbet
A great cooling treat is a scoop of peach sorbet. The bright, juicy taste reminds me of summer days.
I like the sweetness of the ripe peach with the touch of tartness. It is so summery to have every taste of peach in the sorbet.
There is nothing better than eating a cool, fruity sorbet on a hot day.
Ingredients
4 ripe peaches, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Blend: Puree the peaches in a blender until smooth. Infuse: Put sugar and water into a saucepan and boil until sugar has completely dissolved.
Allow to cool down.
Mix: Stir the peach puree, lemon juice, and salt into the sugar syrup.
Chill: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour.
Freeze: Transfer to an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Freeze until firm.
6. Peach Upside-Down Cake
I just love the balance of flavors and textures in this dessert.
The caramelized peaches and the soft, buttery cake tastes fantastic to eat.
It reminds me of family time and always in the kitchen when I’m baking. This is my favorite kind of dessert.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2-3 medium peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
1 cup cake flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup milk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); melt butter in a 9-inch round cake pan. Sprinkle brown sugar over melted butter.
Arrange peach slices in an even layer over the brown sugar.
Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, stir together cake flour and sugar.
Slowly add milk, beating until smooth.
Pour the batter over the peaches, spreading it evenly.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a round 9-inch cake tin with parchment paper. Mix the cake ingredients with a whisk.
The sour cream and lemon yogurt are optional, but they add a nice tanginess. Pour the mixture into the pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, and then turn the cake out onto a serving plate. Enjoy your delicious Peach Upside-Down Cake!
7. Peach Galette
There’s something gorgeous about a peach galette – something about how its rusticity and its simple, elegant nature. There’s something about that buttery, flaky crust and those sweet, juicy peaches that feels like a culmination of summer.
About four years ago, I first tried making this recipe and immediately fell in love with the process and the outcome. There is nothing like eating a peach galette with friends and family at dusk to make me feel at home.
Ingredients
1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
4-5 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peaches: Toss thinly sliced peaches in a big bowl with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until coated.
To assemble the galette: Roll out the pie dough on a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Pile the peach mixture into the centre, leaving a 2-inch border.
Fold the edges: Fold quarters of the dough over the peaches, pleating as necessary to enclose the filling.
Bake: 40-45 minutes, until golden and bubbly, or until the crust is golden and the juices are bubbly.
It really doesn’t matter. Let it cool.
Serve.
8. Peach Shortcake
This dessert is delicious. Fresh peaches go especially well with a soft shortcake.
I don’t think anything compares to the combination of sweet fruit and sponge cake, both of which can be smothered in a light cream. With every bite, I enjoy the yin-yang of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
4 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, combine sliced peaches and granulated sugar.
Let it sit to macerate.
In another bowl whisk together flour and baking powder.
Gradually incorporate heavy cream and whisk until you get a dough.
Drop spoonfuls of dough on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Butter four shortcakes, split them in half, spoon the macerated peaches over the bottom halves, and cover with the top halves. Serve immediately.
9. Peach Ice Cream
Peach ice cream is a great dessert to have in summer. I love the taste of ripe peaches with a generous helping of thick, creamy base.
Every bite of it invokes a sense of nostalgia, of beautiful sunny afternoons and of blissful happiness.
This amazing treat captures the soul of a summer in its every scoop.
Ingredients
4 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
In a blender, puree the chopped peaches until smooth.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pureed peaches with the sugar and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Add the heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla extract, whisking to combine.
Pour into an ice-cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Let the ice-cream churn until frozen, then transfer it to a covered container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
10. Peach Dumplings
There is nothing like making peach dumplings; it wouldn’t be summer without those memories of family time. The sweet, juicy peaches with the soft, buttery dough.
I think the smell of cinnamon and sugar baking makes me feel at home in the kitchen. And by the time they are finished, a scoop of vanilla ice cream makes it a warm, sticky, sweet heaven for everyone’s tongue.
For me, that is what these dumplings are about.
Ingredients
2 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and halved
1 can crescent roll dough (8 rolls)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
Wrap each half of a peach in a crescent roll, starting at the wider end, and nestle them in the greased baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.
Pour the butter mixture evenly over the wrapped peach dumplings. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and the peaches are tender.
Serve warm.
11. Peach Muffins
I love to bake with fresh peaches. There’s nothing quite like their sweet juicy flavor, and when you pull them out of the oven the whole kitchen is filled with that wonderful scent.
Mine are the perfect combination of fruitiness and homeliness, with the cinnamon and crumb topping making them little pieces of heaven.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup peeled and chopped peaches (fresh or canned)
1 large egg
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
For coffee cake: In a medium bowl, mix the egg into the dry ingredients until just combined.
Gently fold in the chopped peaches until evenly distributed.
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups and bake until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean, about 20-25 minutes.
12. Peach Bread Pudding
The recipe, when I think of a comforting pudding that perfectly combines the sweetness of the peaches with the decadent taste of bread pudding, comes immediately to mind.
I especially love the fragrant flavor that the peaches give when combined with warm, custardy bread and it is a perfect dish for a winter evening or a summer cookout: it comes out beautifully soft every time I make it, bursting with flavor.
13. Peach Parfait
I am going to start by talking about my enjoyment of the taste and the look of this dessert. I really like the taste of ripe peaches and their cream-like texture.
However, this dessert has more texture elements processed with cream that I personally love. It can suit any occasion and it gives me its juicy and sweet taste.
Ingredients
2 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
1/2 cup granola
2 tablespoons honey
Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
In a glass or parfait dish, layer 1/4 cup of vanilla Greek yogurt.
Add a layer of sliced peaches over the yogurt.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of granola on top of the peach layer.
Repeat the layers: yogurt, peaches, and granola.
Drizzle honey on top and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.