Our 18 Favorite Peach Dessert Recipes

Make the most of peach season with these top-rated recipes

a slice of lattice-topped peach pie on a plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, with the rest of the pie in the background
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Kim's Cooking Now

If you love summer, then sweet, juicy peaches must be summer's way of loving you back. These top-rated peach desserts (and one delicious drink) will help you make the most of a glorious peach season. Enjoy!

01 of 19

Juicy Peach Crisp

a serving of peach crisp on a white plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

cookin'mama

Fresh peaches are sliced and baked with a homemade streusel topping in this oats-free peach crisp. "This recipe takes the simplicity of fresh peaches and turns them into a scrumptious dessert!" says CLYN.

02 of 19

4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler

peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream in white bowl

Ramona Cruz-Peters

Fresh peaches and just three other ingredients combine for a cobbler that slow cooks to perfection. This is a perfect summer dessert with no oven required!

03 of 19

Chef John's Peach Pie

a slice of lattice-topped peach pie on a plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, with the rest of the pie in the background

Kim's Cooking Now

"The kind of pie we dream about. Best peach pie I've ever made." – Leah

04 of 19

Peach Upside-Down Cake

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Kim

Fresh peach halves caramelize with brown sugar and nutmeg for this summery upside-down cake. "Delicious! I also used buttermilk in place of regular milk. There was no bland cake here! It was perfectly sweet, with a lovely texture, and it really allowed the fresh peaches to shine through. I also love how quick it came together!" – Kim

05 of 19

Homemade Georgia Peach Ice Cream

a scoop of Georgia peach ice cream, garnished with mint and served with sliced peaches

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

In an era of over-the-top ice cream styles, it's nearly impossible to find peach ice cream. Discover for yourself the glories of its simple peaches-and-cream flavor. "Followed the recipe exactly as written. Best ice cream we have ever had! Will be making this again." – Brad Voyles

06 of 19

Homemade Peach Crumb Bars

a serving of peach crumble on a plate garnished with whipped cream and a mint sprig

Kim's Cooking Now

"If you're thinking of making peach (or blueberry) pie, don't—make these instead," says reviewer ohevshalomel. "These bars are poetry in bakery. They're tender and sweet without being cloyingly sweet. They go great with vanilla ice cream. I may or may not have eaten all but one piece in a day."

07 of 19

Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

an oval baking dish of Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler with two fresh peaches in the foreground

aki s

As easy as it is delicious! You can use fresh or canned peaches to get the classic Southern flavors of this fresh summer peach cobbler. "Very, very yummy!" raves MMCCLOREY. " I used two bags of frozen peaches and it turned out VERY good! I'm sure fresh Georgia peaches would be 100x better, but in the dead of winter frozen peaches worked fine."

08 of 19

Tipsy Peaches

closeup of peach slices cooked in a whiskey sauce ("Tipsy Peaches") in a glass bowl with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a mint sprig garnish

lutzflcat

Sliced fresh peaches are sauteed in butter and then simmered with brown sugar, vanilla, and whiskey until the peaches are soft and the sauce is dark and delicious. "Sweet peaches with a hint of whiskey," says MAGIRITARZ. "Good as a side dish or on top of vanilla ice cream for a tasty dessert. Use a good quality whiskey for the best flavor."

09 of 19

Peach Crisp with Granola

closeup of a serving of Peach Crisp with Granola in a bowl with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

agent229

Here's an easy peach crisp that's not too sweet, which allows the natural taste of the peaches to really stand out. "Very easy dessert with wholesome granola and oats for the topping," says BAJSHA, the recipe submitter. "Not too sweet for those who prefer natural peach flavors. Good peaches make the difference, but you can use canned. Serve warm with fresh whipped cream."

10 of 19

Peach Tartlets with Apricot Glaze

closeup of a peach tart on a puff pastry crust

Buckwheat Queen

Puff pastry, apricot preserves, and fresh peaches are all you need! "This simple 3-ingredient dessert will save the day when you need to whip up something quick but impressive at the last minute," says foodelicious. "Substitute the peaches with any kind of fresh fruit, such as plums, nectarines, apples, or pears.

11 of 19

Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler

overhead view of homemade Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler with lattice pastry crust in a casserole dish and served in a bowl with ice cream

Danielle K.

There are no shortcuts with this old-fashioned peach cobbler recipe. Fresh peach slices, flavored with lemon and orange juices, nutmeg, and cinnamon, are enclosed in a flaky homemade pastry. "This is the best peach cobbler I have ever tasted!" raves ILUVU. "It reminds me of the pies my grampa would make. Kids love it."

12 of 19

Peach Kuchen

closeup of Peach Kuchen, a peach tart with fresh peach slices arranged in a spoke pattern

Nadia Giordana

"I’ve a bunch of peaches from the peach truck that I was trying to use when I stumbled upon this recipe. Having married a German, I hoped I could put a smile on hub’s face. This was Delish! It’s not too sweet, like most German kuchen." –Saraschen

13 of 19

Peachy Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

closeup side view of a serving of Peachy Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

A M

This rich and creamy bread pudding is made with French bread and fresh peaches and topped with a warm rum-caramel sauce. "This is a wonderful variation from the plain old bread pudding," says smallpie2. "I will definitely make it again. The caramel sauce is also great on other desserts."

14 of 19

Crisp Peach Cobbler

a glass bowl holding a serving of peach cobbler topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Chef John

"This peach cobbler is a lot crispier than a regular cobbler, and you can use the technique for other fruit cobblers. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream," says Chef John.

15 of 19

Peaches 'n Cream Shortcake

a serving of Peaches 'n Cream Shortcake on a white plate with a fork in the foreground

Kim's Cooking Now

"When you live in the Peach State, you take full advantage of those fresh juicy Georgia peaches when they are in season!" says Kim's Cooking Now. "If you love strawberry shortcake, and you love peaches, I'm sure you're going to love this!"

16 of 19

Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Bars

three Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Bars on a square white plate garnished with fresh peach slices and a mint sprig

lutzflcat

"Peach cobbler and cheesecake is an extraordinary combination," says lutzflcat. "The peaches are bursting with sweet, fresh flavor, and the cheesecake filling is creamy and luscious. Together, they are divine!"

17 of 19

Peach Fritters

three peach fritters in a glass bowl with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a mint sprig garnish

Chef John

Peach fritters are a tasty way to enjoy summer peaches! "Making fresh peach fritters with chunks of peaches in a peach batter instead of chunks of peaches in a plain batter changes everything," according to Chef John. "These fritters are pure peach goodness. Serve with vanilla ice cream and an optional Bourbon simple syrup."

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White Peach Sangria

a tray holding two wine glasses of pink-colored White Peach Sangria with white peach slices, with a bowl of three fresh peaches on the side

TrishAnn

This refreshing twist on the classic wine punch features white wine and peach vodka with slices of fresh white peaches and grapes. Always a hit at summer parties! JMARKER4 says, "Made this for a 4th of July party and it was a huge hit! I had people desperately eating the fruit once the sangria was all gone!! We had to concoct a second batch."

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Tips for Cooking with Peaches

Shock Blanched Peaches in Ice Water
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"When choosing peaches, be sure that they do not have any green on the skin—this means the fruit hadn't developed before being picked." – patreesha

"I used fresh peaches and left the skins on for simplicity. They were barely noticeable the first night, but when I ate the leftovers they were kind of chewy and annoying." – blessedmommy

"To remove the skin from peaches try blanching them; 30-45 seconds in boiling hot water taken off the heat followed by 15 seconds in an ice bath (to keep the peach from continuing to cook)." – Molly

"If you don't have flavorful, in-season peaches then go with frozen peaches—they are better than tasteless, grainy, fresh ones." – ripple2

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