Monday, August 15, 2011

Peaches and Cream Pie

Peaches and cream...the perfect summertime combination!


Crust:
  • 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoons sugar
  1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix crumbs, sugar and butter.  Press on bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
  3. Bake for 10 minutes. 
  4. Cool.

 Filling:
  • 1 pkg. large marshmallows (250 gr /10 oz)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2-3 cups sliced peaches (fresh)
  1. Place milk and marshmallows in a large casserole. Cover.
  2. Microwave at High for 2 to 4 minutes, until mixture can be easily stirred smooth.
  3. Chill in refrigerator for about 30 minutes...or in a pan of ice-water, until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  4. Whip cream...and fold into chilled mallow mixture. 
  5. Gently fold in peach slices.  
  6. Pour into crust and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Call it a pie...or call it a birthday cake...and enjoy!