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Easy No-Bake Labor Day Peach Icebox Cake

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A quick and effortless no-bake dessert featuring layers of fresh peaches, vanilla wafers, and a creamy whipped cream and cream cheese mixture. Perfect for summer gatherings and Labor Day cookouts.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium fresh peaches, peeled and sliced thick
  • 2 to 3 cups vanilla wafers
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • Optional garnish: fresh mint leaves or extra peach slices

Instructions

  1. Wash, peel, and slice 4 medium peaches into thick, even slices about 1/4 inch thick. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
  3. Pour 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream into a chilled bowl. Whip on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 4-5 minutes. Be careful not to overwhip.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula with slow, sweeping motions to keep the mixture light and airy.
  5. In a 9×13-inch dish, spread a thin layer of the cream mixture on the bottom. Add a layer of vanilla wafers (about 1 cup), then a layer of peach slices, followed by more cream mixture. Repeat layering—wafers, peaches, cream—until ingredients are used, finishing with a cream layer on top.
  6. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow wafers to soften and flavors to meld.
  7. Just before serving, garnish with extra peach slices or fresh mint if desired. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

If peaches are very juicy, gently pat dry before layering to avoid sogginess. For faster softening, slice peaches thinner. Chill cream and bowl before whipping for best results. Folding whipped cream gently keeps the mixture light and airy. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Store leftovers covered in the fridge up to 3 days. Not recommended to reheat; serve chilled or at room temperature for 10 minutes.

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