Looking for a super quick and easy summer or fall dessert? Try my scrumptious No Bake Peach Icebox Cake! It’ piled high with luscious layers of whipped cream, peaches and graham crackers!
I gotta keep it real you guys. No Bake Peach Icebox Cake is the easiest dessert I’ve made in a LONG time! Last Monday morning I had two appointments and I ended up with about 15 extra minutes between them. I decided I would try and whip up dessert in those few minutes. I’m not even lying when I tell you I made this icebox cake and was out the door and was only two minutes late. That might have something to do with licking the spatula for too long!
Either whip some cream or grab a container of whipped topping. I had to use whipped topping, you know because of the 15 minute time limit. Layer graham crackers over whipped topping. Don’t worry if there are gaps or if they overlap, it’s all good. Spread another layer of whipped topping. Spread peaches on as next layer. Repeat one more time. Then add final layer of graham crackers and another layer of whipped topping.
I sprinkled a little nutmeg because it’s good!
Sometimes I get a little confused when I’m following “layer” recipes so here’s a closeup to help you out. Basically it goes like this…whipped topping, graham crackers, whipped topping, peach pie filling, graham crackers, whipped topping, pie filling, graham crackers, and whipped topping! Got it?
It just so happens that I made my own peach pie filling the day before so I could use it on pancakes, in crepes, and smoothies. I’ll try and make it again and post the recipe because it’s WAY better than store bought and it’s not even hard. If you don’t have homemade peach pie filling chilling in the fridge go ahead and use store bought. It’ll still be good! And no bake? Who doesn’t love that?
No Bake Peach Icebox Cake
Ingredients
- 2 sleeves of graham crackers
- 1 8 oz. container of whipped topping
- 3 cups peach pie filling I used homemade, if you don't have it you can use a store bought can
- nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
- I made my icebox cake in a 9" x 9" pan. This is a no measure recipe. Use your best judgement on how much of whipped topping and pie filling to add to each layer. No matter what it will turn out and be yummy! And if in doubt, be generous with your layers!
- Spread enough whipped topping to cover the bottom of pan (about 1/2 a cup)
- Layer graham crackers over whipped topping, breaking if necessary to make them fit.
- Spread a layer of whipped topping over graham crackers.
- Next layer is pie filling. Make sure you add enough to reach the edges.
- Add another layer of graham crackers.
- Next is more whipped topping, save enough for the top layer!
- Then another layer of pie filling.
- One more, and the last layer of graham crackers.
- Finish it off with the remaining whipped topping.
- Sprinkle with nutmeg if desired.
Love peaches and want some more?
Hi, Was wondering if you posted the homemade peach pie filling yet…. you’re everything is better homemade.. Thanks in advance,
Angie
That’s still on my to do list! I need to go to town, 100 mile round trip, and buy some more peaches. Hopefully that will happen soon!
Mmmm, what a great summer treat!
It’s a perfect quick and easy summer dessert that you don’t even have to turn the oven on for! I love that about a summer dessert!
I love how light and summery this looks but that you could make it any time of year. Delicious!
So true! Using frozen or canned peaches would work just as good. It would be a nice change of pace during the winter and spring too!
How great does this look? I absolutely love it! I made a no-bake icebox cake for the first time this summer, and everyone loved it (I really didn’t want to say how easy it was to make)! I can’t wait to try this version with peaches <3!
I’ve stayed away from icebox cakes for a long time because I wasn’t sure how I felt about soggy graham crackers. I finally jumped on the icebox cake bandwagon and realized how delicious they are!I’m hooked!
I have such a hard time with no-bake desserts. I feel desserts need to be baked, but with this hot summer, I can see why no-bake desserts exist! This looks fantastic!
No bake feels a little bit like cheating! Some times that’s all I have time for and it’s so delicious that my “cheating guilt” goes away pretty quickly!
I love peach desserts! This one looks fantastic!
My family eats peaches almost everyday during peach season and this dessert is a favorite!
Peaches are my favorite, and I can’t wait to try this dessert — yum!
Peaches layered with whipped cream really hits the spot!
You can’t beat how quickly this comes together! It looks like the perfect way to take advantage of those summertime peaches.
I’ll hang on to summer as long as I can! Peaches season just doesn’t last long enough!
A year later and you still don’t have the peach pie filling recipe posted.
What’s the point?
Your recipe looks delicious but I have fresh peaches to use!
Hi Nataly! Would you believe it’s still on my list of things to do along with a million other tasks? Hopefully I will get to it this fall sometime in between doing all the book work for our farm, driving a tractor, and the endless amounts of laundry, dishes, and kid chasing! Please be patient with me and one of these days I will surprise you and get it up! Thanks for stopping by! Hopefully you found some fun recipes!
This looks delicious and would like to make it tomorrow. How long should it be refrigerated before serving? Should the graham crackers still be a little crunchy or should they be softened by the whipped topping?
Hi Mary Beth! I let it sit in the fridge for at least 3 hours. Longer is fine too. AS it sits the whipped cream will soften the graham crackers creating a little base layer. I actually really love that layer!
Tried this and it is delicious
Yay! I’m so glad you love it! It’s one of our favorite summer desserts!
Can you make this and freeze it for future eating?
I wouldn’t try freezing it because I think it would alter the textures in the icebox cake. The peaches would release too much juice and make it watery too. The good news is that it’s so quick and easy to make it’s really not a hassle to make it a little ahead of time! Enjoy!
This is perfect for what I’m looking to do! I bought a can pf peach pie filling today and wanted to make something quick and easy to take on a road trip tomorrow with two littles (grandkids). I will make these in canning jars so they can be closed tight and in single serving sizes. On the road, with a spoon … done! Thank you!!
If I take pictures and want to post about this on my new blog (gingerrosemaryandtime) can I tag you? (Not sure still how all those permissions work.)
Yay! I’m thrilled you found exactly what you were looking for! Making it in individual servings is a great idea!
Yes, you may link your recipe to my post as long as you give me credit for it. Thanks for asking! And congratulations on your new blog!
I am wondering where does the icebox cake come from. I thought maybe after you put everything together, you would be putting in the freezer? It sounds like a great recipe and I can’t wait to try it.
I’m not exactly sure where, or when the icebox cake was invented. Iceboxes were used as refrigerators in the olden days. This dessert is assembled, then refrigerated for awhile. I’m guessing that’s why they were called icebox cakes. As it sits the flavors all come together and magical things happen! I hope you enjoy it!
I just made this dessert this evening–so haven’t tried it yet. Will the graham crackers soften up a bit? (That’s just fine with me!). Unfortunately, the premium (?!) canned peach pie filling I used seems to contain more “goo” than peaches! So, if hubby & I consider this treat a winner, I may need to find a “peachier” filling! Has anyone tried using canned cherry pie filling?
Yes! The graham crackers will soften up as it sits in the refrigerator. Store-bought pie filling can be so good, or just a bunch of sauce with no fruit. I always make my own peach pie filling for that very reason. Using cherry pie filling would be divine! Good luck and let me know how it goes if you try cherry!
Made this dessert for our camera club’s Christmas social using canned cherry pie filling and only doing one layer of fruit–they loved it! 🙂
That’s such a great idea! Cherries would be gorgeous for Christmas!