Peaches and Cream Pie Classic (Print-Friendly Format)

Sweet peaches and silky cream cheese on a tender crust make each bite rich, fruity, and satisfying.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 125 grams all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1 package (96 grams) instant vanilla pudding mix
04 - 60 grams unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 large egg

→ Cream Layer

06 - 225 grams cream cheese, softened
07 - 100 grams granulated sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Peach Topping

10 - 425 grams canned sliced peaches, drained and patted dry
11 - 12 grams granulated sugar
12 - 2 grams ground cinnamon

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Lightly grease a 23-centimetre pie dish.
02 - In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and vanilla pudding mix. Add softened butter and egg. Mix until a thick dough forms. Press the dough evenly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the prepared pie dish.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined and creamy. Spread the cream mixture evenly over the crust.
04 - Arrange peach slices in a circular pattern over the cream layer. Mix sugar and cinnamon together, then sprinkle evenly over the peaches.
05 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the centre is set and the edges are golden. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

# Additional Information:

01 - Fresh or canned peaches may be used; if using fresh, peel and slice before arranging.
02 - Remove from oven when the centre is just set but still slightly jiggly to avoid overbaking.
03 - Chilling the pie before slicing ensures clean, stable portions.
04 - A few drops of almond extract in the cream cheese mixture provide a subtle nutty flavour.