At the height of summer, nothing beats the taste of a perfectly ripe peach. Since this stone fruit’s peak season takes place during the hottest months of the year, it’s a great time of year to try peach recipes. Grabbing a peach for a midday pick-me-up is always satisfying, but these peach desserts are all dreamy, decadent, and downright delicious.
Baking fresh peaches in summer pies, cobblers, and scones is one of the best ways to make the most of this in-season fruit—topped with a heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream, of course! But to give these traditional treats a fun, unexpected twist, consider whipping up a no-bake peach pie or a batch of gooey cinnamon rolls. You can let them shine in elegant dessert tarts that’ll demand attention at a dinner party or cookout, or you can transform them into cute, peach-shaped cookies that you and the kids will want to munch on all season long.
And if your peaches aren’t quite ripe yet, no problem—many summer treats, such as Ree Drummond’s peach crisp with maple cream sauce, actually shine with firmer peaches. So, whether you're a peach fanatic or you're just looking for something new to make for a picnic or party, look no further than these easy peach desserts. They'll be the highlight of your summer!
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No-Bake Peaches and Cream Pie
C.W. Newell
While plenty of peach desserts are baked in the oven, this one skips that entirely. Even better, this five-ingredient wonder is primarily made with pantry staples!
Juicy, caramelized peaches get an upgrade layered with gooey, golden cinnamon rolls. You’ll want to enjoy this cozy twist on peach cobbler for dessert or breakfast!
Like the name of this peach dessert suggests, all you have to do is dump the ingredients in a baking dish and pop it in the oven without mixing a single thing. Easy-peasy!
You just can't beat a classic fruit cobbler. This version is crowned with a sweet biscuit topping that holds up to the juiciness of the fresh peaches. You can even sub frozen peaches in the off-season.
The juicy sweetness of fresh peaches are the highlight of this flaky summer pie. But supporting flavors like cardamom, ginger, and lemon help them shine even more.
These adorable cookies look just like fuzzy peaches thanks to the pastel colors and sugary coating! They even have a buttercream filling made with peach preserves, which is a great way to enjoy the flavor even when they're not in season.
Cool off on a hot day with a double scoop of this goodness. It's filled with fresh, fragrant summertime peaches and is the ultimate frosty treat on 4th of July or really any hot day!
When peach and plum slices are layered on the bottom of a cake, they turn into caramelized perfection. When you flip it over, you get a gorgeous, jeweled dessert that’s as delicious as it is pretty.
With a juicy filling, a crumbly, cinnamon-spiced topping, and scoops of vanilla ice cream served over top, this dish is a quintessential summer dessert. Want even more peachy goodness? Serve it with peach ice cream!