Description
Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Salad is a deliciously easy and no-bake dessert that combines creamy cheesecake flavor with sweet peaches and crunchy cinnamon vanilla wafer cookies. Perfect for warm weather, this refreshing treat can be prepared quickly and chilled for a delightful summer dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Mixture
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant cheesecake pudding mix
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Fruit
- 1 (21 oz) can peach pie filling
- 2 cups fresh or canned peaches, diced
Cinnamon Cookie Topping
- 1 ½ cups vanilla wafer cookies, roughly crushed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Cheesecake Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, instant cheesecake pudding mix, and vanilla extract, then beat until all ingredients are well combined.
- Whip the Heavy Cream: Gradually add the heavy whipping cream to the mixture while beating continuously until the mixture becomes thick, smooth, and fluffy.
- Toast Cinnamon Cookies: In a separate small pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the crushed vanilla wafer cookies and cinnamon; toss to coat and lightly toast the mixture for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Combine Fruits and Cheesecake Mixture: Fold the peach pie filling and diced fresh peaches into the cheesecake mixture gently to keep the texture light and airy.
- Add Cookie Mixture: Stir in half of the cooled cinnamon cookie mixture into the cheesecake and peach mixture for added flavor and texture.
- Chill: Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
- Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the remaining cookie crumbles on top for an added crunchy topping.
Notes
- Best served chilled and can be made a few hours ahead for convenience.
- For an extra warm spice note, add a dash of nutmeg to the cheesecake mixture.
- Graham crackers can be used as a substitute for vanilla wafer cookies for a different texture.
- If fresh peaches are not available, using only canned peaches will still yield a delicious dessert.
