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freshly made icebox peach tart

Icebox Peach Tart (with a no-bake crust)

Molly LaFontaine
I can't think of a better summer dessert than my icebox peach tart! It's got a no-bake graham cracker crust you can make with homemade sourdough graham crackers, like I do, or graham crackers from the store. This recipe is simple to make and doesn't heat the house. Every bite is full of fresh peaches, peach curd, whipped cream, and graham crackers all made from scratch! I know you'll love this recipe as much as we do!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 40 minutes
Chill Time to Set Up 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 large tart

Ingredients
  

Graham cracker crust

  • 10 graham crackers (I use my homemade sourdough graham crackers, highly recommend!)
  • 6 Tbsp melted butter

Peach curd

  • 3 peaches
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 4 Tbsp salted butter
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice

Whipped cream

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 Tbsp cane sugar
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Top Design

  • 2 peaches

Instructions
 

  • Before you start, place a mixing bowl in the freezer, for making whipped cream, so it’s chilled for later.

Make the Peach Curd

  • Slice peaches into chunks and place them in a blender.
  • Add lemon juice to the blender and blend on high speed until smooth. Add 1-2 Tbsp of water if needed.
  • Strain peach juice with a fine mesh strainer into a medium-sized pot to remove any chunks or peach skin.
  • Add all other curd ingredients to the pot and whisk together over medium heat.
  • Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat, whisking occasionally to ensure it doesn't burn.
  • Take off the heat and pour into a glass container or bowl.
  • Place parchment paper over the top to prevent a layer of skin forming then place curd in the fridge while we make the other components.

Make the No-Bake Graham Cracker Crust

  • While the curd cools, crush graham crackers in a baggie or bowl until fine like sand. You can also do this in a blender or food processor.
  • Add sand-like graham cracker crumbs into a bowl along with melted butter. Stir to combine. It should feel and look like wet sand.
  • Pour mixture into a tart pan (no need to grease) and use a measuring cup or drinking glass to press mixture into the crust. Make sure you use your hands around the top edge to ensure it's pressed firmly.
  • Place crust in the freezer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes to chill.

Make the Whipped Cream

  • While the crust sets in the freezer, slice the peaches thinly for the top design. Set aside.
  • Make the whipped cream by taking the chilled bowl out of the freezer and adding in whipped cream, sugar, and vanilla.
  • Using a whisk attachment on a stand mixer or handheld mixer, whisk the mixture on medium-high for about 2-3 minutes or until stiff peaks form (peaks stay on the whisk). You can also do this with a hand-held whisk but it may take longer. Set aside.

Assemble the Tart

  • Get the tart crust and curd out of the freezer.
  • Dump the curd into the tart crust. Spread evenly.
  • Place whipped cream over the top of the curd and carefully spread with a spatula being careful not to mix it into the curd. If you want to leave about 1 inch of the curd showing around the sides you can do that.
  • Lay fresh peach slices on top of the whipped cream in any design you'd like/
  • Place in the fridge to chill and setup for at least 4 hours. Serve when you're ready and enjoy!

Video

Notes

My Sourdough Graham Cracker Recipe: https://plumbranchhome.com/sourdough-graham-crackers/
This recipe was developed from scratch in my kitchen by me, Molly LaFontaine, and tested many times to ensure success. Just like all of my recipes on Plum Branch Home. They're created with purpose, cherished in our own home, and developed with my experiences, trial and error, and skills. NEVER AI (artificial intelligence). 
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