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Lemon Peach Cheesecake Cream Lush

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This Lemon Peach Cheesecake Cream Lush combines a firm buttery vanilla wafer crust, silky lemon cheesecake cream, juicy peach filling, and a light whipped topping. It is an easy chilled summer dessert with creamy, fruity, and crunchy layers in every serving.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 37 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

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Vanilla Wafer Crust

  • 2½ cups (about 250 g) finely crushed vanilla wafers
  • 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 additional tablespoon melted butter, only if the crumbs fail the squeeze test

Peach Layer

  • 3 cups ripe but firm peaches, peeled and diced
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Lemon Cheesecake Cream

  • 16 ounces (454 g) full-fat block cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups cold heavy whipping cream

Creamy Topping

  • 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed but cold
  • ½ cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish

 

  • Fresh peach slices
  • Small diced peach pieces
  • Fresh lemon zest
  • Crushed vanilla wafers
  • White chocolate curls, optional
  • Tiny fresh mint leaves, optional

Instructions

  • Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Leave a little parchment extending over two sides if you want easier lifting and serving.
  • Finely crush the vanilla wafers. Combine the crumbs with sugar and salt.
  • Add 6 tablespoons melted butter and mix until every crumb looks evenly moistened. Squeeze a small amount in your hand. It should hold its shape. If the mixture remains loose and sandy, mix in up to 1 additional tablespoon melted butter.
  • Transfer the crumbs to the dish. Press them into a firm, even layer with the flat bottom of a measuring cup. Pay particular attention to the corners and edges.
  • Refrigerate the crust for at least 20 minutes while preparing the peach layer.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water until completely smooth.
  • Place the diced peaches, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Stir in the cornstarch slurry.
  • Cook over medium heat for about 5–7 minutes, stirring gently. The fruit should soften while remaining recognizable. The liquid should become glossy and noticeably thicker.
  • Once the mixture begins to bubble gently and has thickened, cook for about 30–60 seconds more while stirring. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • Transfer the peach mixture to a shallow bowl and allow it to cool completely. Do not place warm peach filling over the cream cheese layer.
  • Beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth.
  • Add the powdered sugar and beat again until creamy and free of lumps.
  • Mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla just until combined.
  • In a separate cold bowl, whip 1½ cups cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Fold in the remaining cream in two additions using gentle strokes.
  • Spread half of the lemon cheesecake mixture over the cold crust. Work gently so you do not disturb the cookie base.
  • Spoon the completely cooled peach filling evenly over the cheesecake layer.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cheesecake cream over the peaches. Carefully spread them together to form an even layer without pushing the fruit toward the edges.
  • For the topping, whip ½ cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla until soft peaks form.
  • Gently fold the freshly whipped cream into the thawed whipped topping.
  • Spread the topping evenly over the cheesecake layer.
  • Cover without pressing plastic wrap against the cream. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. For cleaner layers and easier serving, refrigerate overnight.
  • Shortly before serving, decorate with fresh peach slices, small peach pieces, lemon zest, vanilla wafer crumbs, white chocolate curls, and tiny mint leaves if desired.

 

  • Serve very cold. Cut into 12 squares with a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts, or serve with a large dessert spoon for the soft layered appearance shown in the reference presentation.

Notes

  • Use full-fat block cream cheese, not whipped cream cheese.
  • The cream cheese should be softened, but the heavy cream must remain cold.
  • Use ripe but still firm peaches. Very soft peaches can release too much liquid.
  • The peach mixture must be completely cool before assembly.
  • Crush vanilla wafers finely for a crust that holds together.
  • The crust should pass the squeeze test before it is pressed into the pan.
  • Do not automatically add the extra tablespoon of butter. Add it only if your particular wafer crumbs remain dry.
  • Do not turn the peach layer into jam. Small peach pieces should remain visible.
  • Chill for at least 4 hours. Overnight gives the cleanest layers.
  • Add fresh peach slices and cookie crumbs shortly before serving.

 

  • For the appearance closest to the reference image, keep the topping thick and white, use visible yellow-orange peach accents, scatter vanilla wafer pieces over the surface, and leave parts of the white cream visible.
  • Author: Elian Cove
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Chill Time: 4 hours
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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