This peach no bake dessert is creamy, fruity, and full of fresh peach flavor, with a buttery digestive biscuit base, a smooth peach layer, fluffy whipped cream, and plenty of biscuit crumbs on top. There’s no oven involved, so it’s an easy chilled dessert when you want something sweet without baking.
The fresh peaches are blended into a simple fruit layer while cold whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk make the filling light, creamy, and rich. I especially like the contrast between the soft peach cream and the slightly crumbly biscuit layers.
This peach no bake dessert is creamy, fruity, and full of fresh peach flavor, with a buttery digestive biscuit base, a smooth peach layer, fluffy whipped cream, and plenty of biscuit crumbs on top. There’s no oven involved, so it’s an easy chilled dessert when you want something sweet without baking.
The fresh peaches are blended into a simple fruit layer while cold whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk make the filling light, creamy, and rich. I especially like the contrast between the soft peach cream and the slightly crumbly biscuit layers.
If you have more ripe peaches to use, try my Fresh Peach Pie or make a batch of Peach Preserves. For another easy dessert that sets in the refrigerator, my 3-Ingredient Chocolate Oatmeal Cake is a great option. You can also browse my Easy Dessert Recipes for more simple sweets and make-ahead treats.
What Is a Peach No Bake Dessert
A peach no bake dessert is a chilled layered dessert that sets in the refrigerator rather than baking in the oven.
This version starts with crushed digestive biscuits mixed with brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Fresh peaches are blended with a little sugar into a fruity peach layer, while chilled whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk create the creamy filling.
The dessert is finished with more biscuit crumbs on top, giving every serving a combination of creamy, fruity, and crumbly textures.
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Ingredients
Let’s Make Peach No Bake Dessert
- Prepare the Biscuit Crumbs
Add the finely ground digestive biscuits to a bowl.
Mix in the brown sugar and cinnamon, then pour in the melted butter.
Mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
Reserve some of the crumb mixture for the topping, then spread the remaining crumbs across the bottom of your serving dish.
Press them into an even layer.
- Blend the Fresh Peaches
Add the peach chunks and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar to a food processor or blender.
Blend until the peaches form a thick, mostly smooth puree.
- Whip the Cream
Pour the cold whipping cream into a large mixing bowl.
Beat with an electric mixer until the cream becomes thick and holds its shape.
Add the sweetened condensed milk and gently mix until evenly incorporated.
Avoid beating longer than necessary once the mixture is combined.
- Add the Peach Layer
Spread the blended peach mixture evenly over the biscuit base.
Use the back of a spoon or spatula to gently smooth it toward the edges.
- Add the Cream Filling
Spoon the whipped cream mixture over the peach layer.
Spread it gently so you don’t disturb the fruit layer underneath.
- Finish With Biscuit Crumbs
Sprinkle the reserved biscuit crumbs generously over the entire surface.
The top should be evenly covered with crumbs.
- Chill
Place the dessert in the refrigerator and chill until the creamy layers have set enough to serve cleanly.
Your exact tested chilling time wasn’t supplied, so I wouldn’t add a specific number to the recipe card until you confirm it.
How to Keep the Peach Layers Creamy, Not Watery
Fresh peaches naturally contain plenty of juice, so the way you prepare them matters in a chilled dessert like this.
Start with ripe peaches that are flavorful and soft enough to blend, but avoid fruit that is extremely overripe and releasing lots of liquid.
Wash the peaches under running water before peeling or cutting them, then dry them well. The FDA recommends washing fresh produce under running water before preparation, including produce whose skin will eventually be removed. U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA – Selecting and Serving Produce Safely
There is no extra water or juice added to the peach puree in this recipe, which helps keep the fruit layer concentrated.
The whipping cream should also be well chilled before mixing. Cold cream whips more successfully and creates a thicker layer that holds up better against the peach puree.
Finally, give the assembled dessert enough time in the refrigerator to firm before serving. Cutting or scooping it immediately after assembly will give you much softer, less defined layers.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using overly watery peaches: Very soft peaches that are releasing lots of juice can loosen the fruit layer.
Adding liquid while blending: The peaches already contain enough moisture. The recipe doesn’t call for water, milk, or juice in the peach puree.
Using warm whipping cream: The cream is specified as chilled and should stay cold before whipping.
Overbeating the cream: Once the cream has thickened and the condensed milk is incorporated, stop mixing rather than continuing until the texture becomes heavy.
Forgetting to reserve biscuit crumbs: You need part of the crumb mixture for the topping shown in the finished dessert.
Leaving the base loose: Press the bottom crumb layer evenly so it creates a more stable base beneath the peach and cream layers.
Serving before the dessert has set: The dessert needs refrigerator time so the creamy filling becomes firmer.
What to Serve With Peach No Bake Dessert
This chilled peach dessert works well with:
- Fresh peach slices
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
- Vanilla ice cream
- Hot coffee
- Iced coffee
- Black tea
- Iced tea
- Fresh mint
- Chopped pecans or almonds
Because the dessert itself is creamy and fairly rich, I would keep anything served alongside it simple.
FAQs
Yes.
The biscuit mixture is pressed directly into the serving dish, and the remaining layers are assembled and chilled.
Yes. This recipe specifically uses 2 fresh ripe peaches, which are blended with a tablespoon of sugar.
No.
For this tested version, the peaches are cut into chunks and blended rather than cooked.
No.
The creamy layer is made with whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk, so this isn’t a peach cheesecake.
I wouldn’t list canned peaches as an official substitution until you’ve tested how their additional syrup or moisture affects the texture.
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Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Combine the finely ground digestive biscuits with the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Add the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Reserve some of the crumb mixture for the topping.
- Press the remaining crumbs evenly into the bottom of the serving dish.
- Add the peach chunks and granulated sugar to a food processor or blender and process until mostly smooth.
- Beat the chilled whipping cream until thick.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix gently until combined.
- Spread the peach puree evenly over the biscuit base.
- Spoon the whipped cream mixture over the peach layer and smooth the surface.
- Cover the top with the reserved biscuit crumbs.
- Refrigerate until the dessert is well chilled and firm enough to serve.
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