Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet peaches, creamy filling, and crunchy pretzel crust with this Peaches and Cream Pretzel Pie recipe. Perfect for a summer dessert or special occasion!
Ingredients
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For the Pretzel Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups finely ground salted pretzel crumbs
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Cream Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces crème fraîche or room temperature cream cheese
- 3–4 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar
- 2 tablespoons raspberry jam or preserves
For the Topping:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 ripe, but firm peaches, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- To make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine the pretzel crumbs, butter, honey, and cinnamon. Remove 2 tablespoons of the dough and spread on a small baking sheet. Press the remaining dough into an 8-9 inch pie plate. Bake until toasted, about 8 minutes. Let cool. Break the extra dough into crumbs and set aside for serving.
- For the cream: Beat the cream and vanilla until soft peaks form. Add crème fraîche and sugar, beat until incorporated. Chill.
- To assemble: Spread raspberry jam over the bottom of the crust, then spoon the cream over top. Chill for 6 hours.
- For the peaches: Bring honey to a low boil, simmer, then remove from heat. Stir in peaches, let cool.
- To serve: Spoon peach slices over the cream, add raspberries and pretzel crumbs. Slice and serve topped with additional peaches and honey sauce.
Notes
- If desired, you can freeze the pie for a firmer texture.
- Adjust sweetness levels by varying the amount of confectioner’s sugar and honey used.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: peaches and cream pretzel pie, dessert, summer pie, peach pie recipe
