29ouncecan sliced peaches in heavy syrup(drained well, can use the peaches in juice)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 300F.
For the crust
Crush graham crackers is using the full sheets and measure out 2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs. Also, drain 29 ounce can sliced peaches in heavy syrup really well. Cut the peaches into smaller, bite sized pieces. Set aside.
Melt ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter in the microwave in a medium, microwave-safe bowl.
Add graham cracker crumbs to the melted butter and stir until combined (it will look like wet sand)
Measure out 2 CUPS (the rest will be used for the topping) of the crumb mixture and press it firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch square baking dish (whichever you have.)
Bake crumb mixture at 300F degrees for about 8-10 minutes and then allow to cool completely.
You’ll have some crumb mixture (1/2 cup) left over. Just hang onto it because you’ll need it for the topping.
For the filling:
In a stand mixer (or using an electric mixer), beat 4 ounces (½ block) cream cheese, softened to room temperature and ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature until smooth creamy.
Add 2 cups powdered sugar slowly until it is all incorporated and smooth.
Spread this cream cheese mixture over the baked and cooled graham cracker crust.
In a separate bowl, combine 8 ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed with the drained cut peaches. Stir together.
Spread peach/whipped topping mixture over the cream cheese layer. Then gently spread it around evenly using the back of a spoon or offset spatula.
Now, sprinkle the rest of the graham cracker crumb mixture that you set aside earlier on the top.
Cover the whole dish with plastic wrap. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving. Do not skip this step. It needs this amount of time to fully set up.
Notes
Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.