Easy Peach Custard Dessert

Peach Dessert Bars

As sad as I am for rhubarb recipe season to be behind us, it also means that peach season is now upon us! There is nothing quite like a juicy and flavorful peach. They are good all on their own, with a bowl of ice cream or in sweet and savory peach recipes. These easy Peach Custard Bars are one of my new favorites!

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Sugar Cookie Crust Dessert

This easy dessert starts with a simple sugar cookie mix for the crust. I keep a few packs of this Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix on hand at all times. It is so versatile and makes a perfectly chewy and moist base to so many great dessert recipes.

Here are some of my favorite recipes using this mix.

• Blueberry Lemon Custard Dessert
• Fresh Strawberry Pie Bars
• Lemon Cheesecake Bars
• Apple Pecan Custard Dessert

Dessert using fresh peaches

When it comes to peach desserts, you can find a wide variety. Some call for canned peaches like this Peach Pretzel Salad, while most are best with fresh peaches. This peach custard dessert is no exception. Sure you can use canned peaches if that’s all you have, but there is nothing like the flavor and texture from fresh peaches.

Do I have to peel my peaches?

The skins on peaches are perfectly edible. Many people will enjoy a whole peach with skin when they are eating it whole. It’s just important to wash the peach skin before eating or baking with it.

When it comes to baked goods like Peach Pie or cobbler, most people will peel the skins off the peaches, but it really isn’t necessary. The skins will cook down and soften with the meat of the peaches. It all comes down to preference.

For this peach custard dessert I actually left the skins on for a couple of reasons. The peaches available right now don’t peel so well. When I have my favorite Elberta peaches, they peel so beautifully that I almost always take the skins off. I also wanted to add some nice color to the top of the bars.

This is one of the first peach recipes I’ve made with skins on and wasn’t entirely sure how it would turn out. After being baked with the custard, I didn’t even notice them in the final dish apart from the beautiful color.

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How to make peach custard bars

Time needed: 1 hour and 10 minutes

In just three easy steps, you will have an amazing peach dessert with great flavor and texture.

Make sugar cookie crust Mix a pouch of Betty Crocker sugar cookie crust mix with 1/2 cup softened butter, 2 Tablespoons flour and 1 egg in a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until the mixture is crumbly. Lightly press into a greased 9X13 pan. Don’t press down hard or the crust will become hard and too chewy.

Add peaches Slice the peaches and chop into 1/2 inch chunks. Layer 6 cups of peaches over the sugar cookie crust.

Make custard In a large bowl, beat 3 eggs, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and an optional 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon until smooth. Pour the custard over the peaches.

Bake dessert Bake the custard dessert at 350F for 50-60 minutes until the center is set. Allow to cool to room temperature before serving.

How to serve custard dessert

This peach custard dessert has fresh juicy peaches, creamy custard and a chewy crust that are perfect all on their own. If you like your desserts a little sweeter, feel free to top a piece of dessert with a dollop of whipped cream or scoop of vanilla ice cream.

While the custard needs a little time to cool to room temperature before slicing into, I love to sneak a piece that is still a little warm. The warm peaches paired with cool ice cream is phenomenal.

What to do with lots of peaches

If you buy a crate of Elberta peaches like our family likes to do, or you are fortunate enough to have peach trees on your property, you might be wondering what to do with all of those peaches.

While we all know peaches are great in sweet treats, but that’s by no means the extent of possibilities with this fresh fruit. Here are a few more ideas and how to use your summer peaches.

• Chicken Peach Salad in a Jar
• BBQ Peach Sheet Pan Pizza
• Balsamic Chicken with Peaches & Prosciutto

Notes

Drained canned peaches can be substituted for fresh peaches.

Serving: 1 g | Calories: 212 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g | Cholesterol: 84 mg | Sodium: 150 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 17 g