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Creamy Old-Fashioned Peach Icebox Cake

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A quick and easy summer dessert featuring layers of fresh peaches, whipped mascarpone cream, and graham crackers, chilled overnight for a creamy, refreshing treat.

Ingredients

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  • 4 to 5 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream, cold
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 sleeve (about 12 ounces) graham crackers or vanilla wafers
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peaches by blanching them in boiling water for about 30 seconds to loosen the skin, then peel and slice thinly (about ¼-inch thick). Set aside.
  2. In a chilled mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and lemon zest, then gently fold in the cold heavy cream. Whip until soft peaks form.
  3. In a 9×9-inch baking dish, place a single layer of graham crackers or vanilla wafers to cover the bottom.
  4. Spread about one-third of the mascarpone cream evenly over the crackers.
  5. Arrange a layer of sliced peaches on top of the cream.
  6. Repeat layering two more times, ending with a top layer of cream and a few peach slices for decoration.
  7. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the layers to meld and the crackers to soften.
  8. Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves or a light dusting of powdered sugar if desired. Cut into squares with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices.

Notes

Use cold cream and chilled bowls for best whipping results. Peel peaches for better texture. Chill at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to soften crackers and meld flavors. Pat peaches dry if very juicy to avoid soggy layers. Substitute cream cheese for mascarpone if needed. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese. Gluten-free wafers or cookies can be used for gluten-free version.

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