Peach Icebox Cake

This Peach Icebox Cake is the ultimate no-bake summer dessert! Layers of fresh juicy peaches, a fluffy cheesecake filling, and cinnamon graham crackers come together to create a cool and creamy dessert that’s perfect for hot weather. As the cake chills, the graham crackers soften into tender cake-like layers making every bite taste like peaches and cream.

If you’re a huge fan of icebox cakes, be sure to try Strawberry Icebox Cake, No-Bake Butterfinger Oreo Icebox Cake, Blueberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake, and Lemon Icebox Cake.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• No Oven required
• Perfect for using fresh summer peaches
• Light, creamy, and refreshing
• Easy to make-ahead
• Only a handful of simple ingredients
• Great for cookouts, picnics, and family gatherings

Ingredient Notes

• Fresh Peaches– chose ripe peaches that are slightly soft and fragrant. They’ll provide the sweetest flavor and juiciest texture. You can use either yellow or white peaches.
• Heavy Cream– whipped into stiff peaks for a light, airy filling.
• Cream Cheese– creates a rich, but light cheesecake-like layer that balances the sweetness of the fruit.
• Powdered Sugar– sweetens the filling while keeping it silky smooth.
• Vanilla and Almond Extract– Vanilla adds classic flavor, while just a touch of almond extract enhances the natural flavor of the peaches.
• Cinnamon Graham Crackers– the hint of cinnamon makes this dessert extra special.

How To Make Peach Icebox Cake

(More detailed instructions in recipe card below.)

1. Beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
2. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and almond extract until smooth.
3. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
4. Place a layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9-inch baking dish.
   
5. Spread 1/3 of cream cheese mixture on top followed by a layer of peach slices.
   
6. Repeat with another layer of graham crackers, cream cheese mixture and peach slices.
7. Repeat again and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Use ripe, but not overly ripe peaches. You want them still a little firm and not to soft.
• Chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping the cream for the best volume.
• Beat cream cheese until completely smooth before folding in the whipped cream.
• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but overnight is even better. The graham crackers become wonderfully soft and cake-like.
• Use honey graham crackers if cinnamon aren’t available.
• Garnish with fresh mint just before serving for a beautiful finishing touch.

Storage

Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freezing isn’t recommended.

Perfect for Summer Entertaining

Peach Icebox Cake is the type of dessert everyone reaches for on a warm day. It’s cool, creamy, and filled with fresh peach flavor making it an ideal addition to bbqs, holiday cookouts, baby showers, or any summer celebration.

More Summer Peach Recipes

• Peach Crescent Dumplings
• Cinnamon-Peach Bread Pudding
• Easy Southern Peach Cobbler
• Peach Cobbler Bars
• No-Bake Peach Cheesecake Bars