Signing you in…

Peach Cream Dessert Squares

Peach Cream Dessert Squares prepared dish

A classic baked peach dessert with a tender pressed crust, sweet peaches, cinnamon sugar, and a rich cream custard topping.

This recipe is American style, desserts, scaled for 9 servings, with 20 min prep and 45 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 65 min · Serves: 9

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar.
  • Follow all 11 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 9 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 0.5 cup margarine (cold)
  • 1 can peach halves in syrup (drained)
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 unit eggs (beaten)
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 3 tablespoons sugar.
  3. Cut in the cold margarine with a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and halfway up the sides of the prepared pan to form a crust.
  5. Arrange the drained peach halves evenly over the crust.
  6. Sprinkle the peaches with the remaining sugar and cinnamon.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Meanwhile, whisk together the beaten eggs and heavy cream until smooth.
  9. Remove the pan from the oven and carefully pour the egg and cream mixture over the peaches.
  10. Return to the oven and bake for 30 minutes longer, or until the custard is set and lightly golden.
  11. Cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 295
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 140 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

Related recipes by cuisine or ingredients