This recipe has been in my family for as long as I can remember. In fact this Peaches and Cream Cheese Cake recipe is my dad’s most favorite thing that my mom makes. We have it on average two-three times a year: for my dad’s birthday, for Thanksgiving, and then again for Christmas (if we’re lucky). It’s something that the whole family enjoys, but isn’t easily shared and is often fought over. We’ll find as we are walking by that little slivers are missing here and there until the next thing we know, the entire thing is gone! I prefer to eat it warm, but it’s delicious served room temperature also. I love those recipes that remind you of a time or a place or a person. This recipe reminds me of home. Have you even ever heard of a Peaches and Cream Cheese Cake recipe? It’s not something I’ve seen or tasted anywhere else.
Through all the years I’d never once made our Peaches and Cream Cheese Cake recipe on my own. I’ve seen my mom make it over and over but never did I jump in and offer to make it for whatever reason. It was just one of those things that “mom does”. This year I decided to take on the challenge of recreating this special family recipe. I was excited to use a jar of the peaches I canned late summer/early fall! I was so nervous – but one look in to the oven when the timer went off I knew it was a success. Of course, the first people I told that I’d made the famous “Peaches and Cream Cheese Cake Recipe” was my family. I’ve never seen my family come together so quickly over anything in my life! As I turned it over to my dad, it was love at first site. I’ve never received so many compliments on anything I’ve ever made. He truly made me feel like a superstar and I’m so grateful that I have the special touch that my mom does :)
Peaches and Cream Cheese Cake
This Peaches and Cream Cheese Cake is an absolute favorite in my family. I'm sure it will become a favorite in yours as well!
Ingredients
- 3/4 c. flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3 1/4 oz. box dry vanilla pudding mix cook n serve, not instant
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 1 egg
- 1/2 c. milk
- 1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 15 oz. can of peaches
- 3 tbsp. juice from peaches
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 tbsp. cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Mix together flour, baking powder, salt, pudding mix, butter, egg and milk in stand mixer or using hand mixer; beat 2 minutes at medium speed.
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Pour in to greased pie pan. Drain a 15oz can of peaches (reserve juice) and carefully place peaches evenly over batter one at a time.
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Combine cream cheese, sugar, and 3 Tbsp. juice from peaches into a mixer and beat until smooth. Pour over sliced peaches evenly.
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Combine 1 Tbsp. sugar and 1/2 Tbsp. Cinnamon and sprinkle over cream cheese filling. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes until crust is golden brown. Filling will appear soft.
Recipe Notes
You will want your cream cheese to be room temperature before you start. I actually set my egg, butter, and cream cheese out for an hour or more before I even started baking. That way, when I was ready everything was nice and soft. Having a room temperature egg allows it to incorporate in to your batter easier. Having room temperature cream cheese makes for a smoother filling rather than a lumpy one. Enjoy!
Loralyn Gareis
I made this years ago and lost my recipe. I’m so excited to make it again! Can it be made in a 9×13 pan?
Louise
Can not find the small box of pudding Only larger size Wha do I do. Been told both sizes have been made small.
Lauren
Does it need to be refrigerated after? Just made it, it’s cooling right now and I’m beyond excited to try it.
julia macias
Yvonne, has anyone ever tried this with gluten free flour?
Thanks, Julia
Linda
Hi Yvonne – Can fresh peaches be used in this recipe? Sorry if you’ve already answered this question in the other comments.
Deb
My mom used to make this and gave me the recipe several times, but never kept it. She passed away last year and I was so happy to find this! Just made the recipe but didn’t realize I had instant pudding. :( I added additional milk and hope it turns out ok.
Carole Noll
How did it turn out? I am in the same spot my pudding is instant.
Toni Hayes
This simple recipe has been a family favorite for years. It is delicious & very easy. I agree with having the cream cheese at room temperature. Refrigerate the leftovers & warm in the microwave. Somewhere along the way the recipe changed that I got. My recipe calls for a 29 ounce can of peaches drained & cut into chunks.
PamN
Mine calls for 29 oz peaches also, arranged in a circular pattern on top
Well if you were close I would hug you! I love this recipe and have been searching for it unsuccessfully for years!! I originally found it on the back side of a powdered sugar C&H box (C&H was a sugar factory in California) Where I am from). Then they stopped making it about 15 years ago and I never found it again. I’ve made it so many times when I first got married in 1981.
I too had the recipe that instructed to place a few of the pieces on the top as well in a circular fashion! I don’t remember the vanilla pudding being part of it, But I can’t wait to make this right after I get hubby to pick up the ingredients for me! Thank you so much for making my day so Blessed !
Yvonne
Hugs Sheila! I’m so happy that you found the recipe you were looking for and I hope that it turned out wonderfully for you!
Chrissy
Tried this with a grahm cracker crust. Hope it turns out.
Yvonne
Hi Chrissy, I love graham cracker crusts and I bet it was delicious! Am I right? :)
Kim
Just retired to Texas but are home (Kansas) for the holidays – I also have used this recipe for over 30 years – left all my recipes in Texas and thought of this for my son which is his all-time favorite- just took a chance and typed in Peaches ‘n’ Cream Chhesecake and as soon as your recipe popped up I could tell it was mine. My son will be so thrilled that we will have some.
Yvonne
Kim, I love hearing your story of the 30 year history with this recipe! I’ve had it in my family since I was young (not sure how long it was around before then). Hopefully you made it, and hopefully it turned out exactly how you wanted! Thanks for taking the time to rate and comment on the recipe!
Sherri L.
This sounds delicious. Thank you for posting this recipe! Heading out now to purchase the ingredients to make it. One quick note – you may wish to add the 15 oz. can of peaches to the ingredients list. Thanks! :)
Yvonne
That has been fixed, I can’t believe no one has ever mentioned that – thank you!! Hopefully you enjoyed it as much as my family does.
I have been looking for this for over a decade. I learned how to make it in 9th grade “Foods For Singles” class at Towson H.S. (Md.) in 1982. I NEVER liked ANYTHING with peaches & was complaining before we ever made it…”Why not cherry or apple?) I was too stupid to understand they don’t have the juices you need!
It was not only amazing to taste, but a great looking dish as well. We were taught to place the pieces of peach, ON TOP , in a decorative circle. Not under the filling like here? It was so good that a few of my parent’s friends asked if they could “PAY ME?” to make them one, for a fancy dinner party they were hosting. I did…for free! It was a big hit.
The only teacher I knew with the recipe (I lost), would be 90-95 years of age today, so getting this recipe from her might have been quite a challenge….to say the least! I can’t believe Google found it! I have to bring a dessert to a big Turkey Day feast & they are probably expecting me to show up with a box of HO HO’s? Wait until they see this? I will practice with this recipe & hope memories kick in? if so, I’ll make it the old way, (with peaches on top) & see which one comes out better.
Carol A Dunstan
Hi Buddy I am a Towson High School graduate as well class of of ’73. We never made this in home ec, but I do believe a guy I was dating in high school mother gave me the recipe. I have a 45 year old son that I have to make this recipe for him all the time (that and cream of crab dip and only if I have the crab shipped in from the Eastern Shore) So I guess it is a tradition in our family!
Yvonne
What a fun story Buddy, and I’m so happy that you found this recipe! Isn’t it amazing how a recipe like this tends to stick around in your memory even after many years?
Anne
If this pie is half as good as it looks, I am going to be in heaven. Thanks so much for sharing. I plan to make it tomorrow.
Yvonne
It’s even BETTER than it looks! I hope you enjoy it!
Susanne
Hi Yvonne . Just printed out your Peaches Cream Cheesecake receipt .
Will make it tomorrow.. Can’t wait.
Yvonne
Wonderful! Such great memories with this recipe!
Julie
Your recipe is exactly the same one I found in a Christian School Cookbook over 30 years ago. I have been making it ever since as it has become a real favorite here too. I will be making it again tomorrow for company. Your readers are going to LOVE it! I did wind up substituting plain ground nutmeg sprinkled on top for the cinnamon and sugar. It is delicious. The nutmeg takes it to a new level. Just my humble opinion. Have a great day!
Yvonne
How wonderful to hear! I actually don’t like nutmeg, which is why we chose to do the cinnamon sugar – but for those who do, I bet that would be wonderful! I just returned from visiting my family on the east coast and while we were there we had this – always a favorite!
Valerie
My best friend gave me this recipe years ago and every time I make it, it does not last long enough to put it in the fridge! It is so easy and quick to make, and very delish!
Yvonne
That’s exactly how it is in our house, never lasts long at all!
This is a recipe that has been in our family as well for a very long time :). So glad to find this one, as my recipe did not have bake temperature or time. :)
Yvonne
Awesome! I’m so happy it’s made its way back to you!
Pat Conrad
This recipe was one of the winners in the PIllsbury bake off contest many, many years ago, and the recipe originally appeared in women’s magazines. My Mom cut it out and I followed it for years until it was in tatters. Glad to have the recipe back again. I’m 68 and have had the recipe as far back as I can remember, so you know how old it is!
Yvonne
Ohmygoodness, I love reading about the history of this recipe from so many commenters! Thank you for letting me know and I’m so happy you have the recipe back, this is a family favorite for sure in our house!
I couldn’t remember where I got this recipe until you mentioned the Pillsbury Bake Off! I have always used pineapple instead of peaches (just because I like it). I am 76 and have made this for years. It is delicious!
Chris
I am planning on making this dessert this weekend. After it cools from the oven, is it best served chilled from the fridge?
Yvonne
I’m sorry I’m just barely seeing this – if your house is warm, you’ll want to put it in the fridge, if your house is cool, you are OK to leave it out! Summer = fridge, winter = counter. But really, if I’m being honest.. this doesn’t last long enough to worry about that – haha!
Cindi
I also had a recipe similar to this that a close friend had shared with me. It was a recipe I used many times early in my marriage (now 39 years ago), with great success. After the chaos of a house fire 2 years ago, I am unable to find my copy of the recipe. Thank you for sharing this! I will be making it again.
Yvonne
I’m so happy you’ve found something close once more! I’m sorry about the house fire, that sounds crazy!! Excited for you to make this, my family sure does love it!
Joni
Yvonne, the recipe sounds wonderful, but can I use instant vanilla pudding in place of the cook kind?
Yvonne
Hi Joni! I think the use of the cook n serve pudding is important in this. I haven’t tried it any other way, but don’t think you’d get the same result with instant pudding.
Kim Ruhl
Hi Yvonne….I am in Australia and have come across your amazing recipe. I am VERY keen to try it as my 5 year old step son is mad on peaches at the moment. What exactly is vanilla pudding mix. I am sure we have the same thing here but just wanting to check. Thanks for your help, am excited to try this. Kim
Yvonne
Hi Kim! Welcome all the way from Australia, I am SO happy to have you!! I’m equally excited for you to make this recipe… you will LOVE it! Here is the link to the vanilla pudding mix that I use for this recipe, hope it helps! http://www.jello.com/product/pudding-mousse-desserts/vanilla-cook-serve. Let me know if you have any other questions :D
Amy
My mom got this exact recipe from her cousin over 50 years ago. It is a family favorite. I have been making it for 26 years for my family now. It is always a winner at any gathering.
Yvonne
Wow that’s amazing! Tried and true family recipe! Love it!!
Sharen Smith
Is there an easy way to print this.
Yvonne
Hi Sharen! I’ve updated the recipe card for you so that it’s easily printable. You will LOVE this recipe! Enjoy!
Linda
I had this recipe as well, but no longer have the cookbook. Glad I found it here. It was originally in a Pillsbury cook book called “Simply From Scratch”
Yvonne
I’m so happy you found it again! It’s a family favorite for sure!
Joan Berry
I had a recipe like this one about 20 years ago and lost it. I think it was the same one. I am so excited to have it. Making this tonight! Thank you! Your website has some very good stuff.
Yvonne
Oh cool! This is so delicious and will always remind me of my family! Glad a recipe similar to yours is back in your hands!
Nancy
Joan, I had this recipe since about 1980 and also misplaced it. It is one of my favorites, that is not chocolate. I am planning to make it next week and cannot wait to taste it again.
oh my gosh you are klling me with your awesomeness Yvonne! I need this
Yvonne
Awe, thank you!! That is such a nice thing to say… and yes: you do need this!!
Sounds amazing!! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Yvonne
Thank YOU for stopping by!
Bonnie Andrews {Hobby to HOT!}
For the love! Everything that comes out of your kitchen looks uh-maaazzing!
Yvonne
Oh Bonnie, you are just such a sweetheart! Thank you!
Holy Hannah this looks amazing! I’m a big big fan of peaches with anything. It would totally be ok if you brought some over next time you make it. Just sayin.
Yvonne
I’ll keep that in mind.. that is if my dad doesn’t get wind that I’ve made it ;)
Yvonne this looks divine! I just love peach desserts – and aren’t family recipes the best? I was just saying I wanted to share our families Peach Delight recipe on my blog (it is the one my mom always makes and now I have begun to make) and my brother said I was forbidden to share it :) We joked that if I shared it then no one would have any reason to invite us to parties anymore. Your recipe reminded me of mine because it is also made with peaches. I can’t wait to try yours!
Yvonne
You know what’s funny, I was actually kind of scared to ask my mom if she was ok with me posting the recipe! I thought… well, doesn’t hurt to ask right?! So glad she was ok with it – it’s worth being shared. It’s DELICIOUS!!! I bet yours is a keeper too, especially if it’s a family secret!
Raylene
I’m so glad your mom was willing to share; this looks so yummy! My mom was a chef and didn’t share any recipes because if the recipe failed she thought it would reflect bad on her. I think always thought that was so sad.
Yvonne
Oh man, I’m so happy she shared too! This is too good not to be shared!! Enjoy :)
This sounds perfect & looks like my strawberries & cream coffee cake (kind of) so I bet it is tasty!!!
Yvonne
I’ll have to check out your recipe, that sounds delicious!