This super creamy and delicious no-bake peach tart, loaded with fresh peaches will be a hit at any table! Keep it simple. buy a store made crust.
When life gives you peaches, it’s time to make my no-bake peach tart!
Bring on those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer!! When summer starts to give it’s worse, it also means it’s time to give us its best, Jersey Peaches!! The first local peaches of the summer have been showing up at our farmer’s market and there is nothing better than a ripe peach in all its juicy sweet glory! I think the best of the summer is still a week or two away, but if these aren’t our best there pretty darn close to it.
With the heat of summer in full force, I try not to bake too much or if I do it’s in the early hours of the day before the heat has set in. For this wonderful fresh creamy concoction, I only needed the oven for a few minutes to bake the tart shell, after that it was as easy as pie! A peach pie that is, or to be more specific a No-Bake Peach Tart!
One of the easiest pies to make, and the perfect treat on a hot summer’s day, cold and creamy with those luscious fresh peach slices….sigh
So my friends find yourself some local peaches, nectarines, or even berries and enjoy the taste of summer, for those of you in the winter of your year, you can substitute frozen fruit, and you have my permission to taunt me in December when your season is in full bloom! But whatever you do take a few minutes to make this delicious treat!
If you enjoyed my no-bake peach tart recipe, you may like my no-bake Blueberry Cream Pie. Check it out!
No Bake Peach Tart
Ingredients
- 8 oz Mascarpone Cheese
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- ¾ Cup Confectioners Sugar
- ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Zest of one lemon finely grated
- 6 peaches pitted, peeled and sliced
- ¼ cup Peach Preserves or orange marmalade
- 1 premade graham cracker pie shell
Pie Crust (if you want to bake your own)
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (or ¼ cup granulated sugar)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 ounces cold butter, cut into small cubes (1 stick)
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- In the bowl of your stand mixer, blend the mascarpone, cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the lemon zest and vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks appear and fold it into the mascarpone
- mixture.
- Spread the mixture into the pie crust.
- Top with the peach slices.
- In a small saucepan or microwave heat the peach preserves and brush the peaches with the liquefied peach preserves, this adds a nice glaze to the dessert.
- Refrigerate the tart at least 1 hour or overnight before serving.
Pie Crust (if you want to bake your own)
- Process flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor for a few seconds until combined. If you don’t have a food processor, you can do this by using a pastry cutter.
- Add cold butter and pulse until mixture becomes crumbly and resembles coarse meal, about 15 pulses
- Add egg and keep pulsing until the dough is no longer dry and starts to clump together for about 10-15 seconds.
- Do not process to the point that a large ball of dough is formed; rather the dough should be quite crumbly with large clumps.
- Turn dough to a lightly floured surface and form into a ball. It should come together easily without being sticky. Flatten the ball slightly with your hands to form a thick disc. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Remove the dough from the fridge and allow it to sit for a few minutes before using.Â
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into an 11-inch circle, then place gently into a 9-inch tart pan (preferably with a removable bottom); you can do this by flouring a rolling pan and rolling the dough loosely around it, then unrolling it into the pan. Brush away any excess flour on the surface. With a sharp knife, trim the edges of the pastry to fit the tart pan. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for about 30 minutes. This will help prevent the dough from shrinking.
- Preheat oven to 375F and place rack in the center.
- Press parchment paper or aluminum foil tightly against the crust, covering the edges to prevent them from burning. Fill with pie weights/dried beans/uncooked rice, making sure they’re fully distributed over the entire surface.
- Bake crust for 25-30 minutes, until foil no longer sticks to the dough. Transfer crust to a wire rack and remove weights and foil.
Anne says
Cannot wait to make this! Are the 6 peaches large or medium? Or can you share the weight measurement? Thank you!!
Chef Dennis Littley says
they were medium peaches. I would start with 4 and see how much of the pie they cover. You can always cut one or two more if needed.
Anne says
Thank you so much!
Ingrid says
Love this recipe ! It is so easy to make and great when a dessert is needed quickly. I modified it to include fruits in season peaches, kiwi, strawberries and blueberries. Give it time to set and chill. Love your recipes Chef Dennis.Tiramisu Recipe is THE BEST!
dhamashreya15 says
Step by step explanation is great !! explained the recipe using simplest possible words and I loved it.
Thank you for all of the work you put into your recipes, and all of the wonderful things that happen behind the scenes that help you help us 🙂
rosemary merirll says
thank you……
rosemary merirll says
I want to make your NO BAKE PEACH TART BUT…,,,,,not with a store bought crust. Where can I find the recipe for the tart shell that you show in the picture????
Thank you!!
Chef Dennis Littley says
I just added the pie crust recipe to the post.
Sandy Romeo says
I made this tart several years ago and remember how delicious it was. I unfortunately lost the recipe but thanks to google, found it again. The only thing missing, however, is the recipe for the tart crust. This version says to use a premade graham cracker crust :(. Any chance of getting the recipe for the crust?
Chef Dennis Littley says
hi Sandy
you can find my graham cracker crust recipe here https://www.askchefdennis.com/blueberry-cream-pie/
LAUREN DILLON says
THAT PEACH TARTE IS A ONE WAY TICKET STRAIGHT TO HEAVEN .
Bethanny Parker says
It’s too bad the dough needs to be baked. There is a reason I searched for “no bake.” My oven is not working.
Chef Dennis Littley says
you can always buy a premade graham pie shell Bethanny!
sweetashoney.co.nz says
It looks yum. Do you have a gluten free suggestion ? Which flour could I use for this unbaked crust?
Chef Dennis says
I would just try a gluten free graham cracker crust.
Renee Barrett says
Wow… I had been complaining that the really good big Ga. peaches had not come to us in Fl. yet, and well they arrived this week… will be abundant until late Aug. – So today I made this No Bake tart… I will serve tonight after dinner!! I know it will be wonderful!
Kath says
Beautiful, Dennis! We have about another month before our fabulous local peaches are in the market. I’ll have to save your recipe for then. 🙂
Cheryl and Adam says
How can anyone resist this tart? And the photos edible, too! Chef, I’ve sent you 4 emails to the address I had for you and they’ve all been bounced back, can you shoot me an email with your email, I’ve been hoping to catch up, it’s been too long!
JC Marc says
This is a fantastic recipe. I made these in a miniature form using my own peach, blackberry and strawberry preserves. Crazy as it sounds, I also made some mini tarts with my home grown fresh tomatoes, cutting way back on the sugar. I know it sounds weird, but they were delicious. I tried your crust instead of my old favorite. They were all incredibly delicious and very easy to make. My guests loved them! Thank you for another great recipe.
Chef D says
I’m so glad that you liked them! The tomato ones sound delicious!
Dawnie says
This looks fantastic! I am excited to try it! Thanks for sharing
nicole says
I could reach into my computer to eat this. The photo. The tart. The peaches. I am really craving this now.
Laural @ Being Healthier says
phenomenal!!! absolutely phenomenal! I am going to try to get to asheville in a couple weeks!
Maranda says
I need to have this as soon as humanly possible! This looks absolutely amazing. I can't wait to try it!
The Mistress of Spices says
I am totally tempted to make my own dough…you make it seem so easy! And I can just imagine the delicious filling with the creamy mascarpone and the sweet, juicy peaches. Heaven!
The Harried Cook says
Mmmmmmm… That looks really delicious! How I wish I could get a slice… I bet it tastes divine! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Nami @ Just One Cookbook says
I love peaches and this looks so delicious. It's such a shame that I don't bake. I know I'm missing a lot – like this beautiful tart…. I wish I can have a piece from this picture…
Correen says
My fave summertime fruit…lovely presentation, yumo to the ingredients!
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Jenny @ Savour the Senses says
I have seen this post in front of me almost every day since it has been posted. Each day the heat brings me closer and closer to making it. Looks like this is going to need to be my next dessert!
Sue says
Peaches are so good right now. Even though today it was only 74 degrees F here, this recipe sounds phenomenal for eating in any weather!
Gourmantine says
This is a true delight! I've made it yesterday for dinner with friends and it got applauses! I've used a vanilla bean instead of the extract, but otherwise followed the recipe completely and it's a keeper! Thank you for sharing 🙂
All That's Left Are The Crumbs says
What a spectacular tart. I love it when we are able to get peaches and nectarines that aren't as hard as a rock, as you can imagine we aren't exactly know for stone fruits here 😉 I certainly know what I will be making the next time some beautiful peaches crosses my path.
Marguerite says
Omg Dennis! This peach tart is spectacular! One for my "Chef Dennis" file, for sure! Thanks so much for the great recipe! Cheers!
Julie M. says
Such a beautiful peach dessert! I've been meaning to take the boys peach picking and now I have the perfect recipe to try them out on.
Bestfoodies says
The Hubby got fresh peaches from the market and I have them sliced and ready for something…thank you for providing that something…looks great!
Jessica says
Peaches and mascarpone make one of the best flavor combinations! Your tart looks so creamy and refreshing at the same time. Looks like I'm going to have to pick up some mascarpone tonight on my way home.
Cristina says
Chef: What a lovely summer treat with seasonal peaches and "no bake" – This is a slice of heaven for sure! Love the use of mascarpone & cream cheese.
Ok…I'm off to the market to pick up more peaches and some preserves. This will be dessert and bfast treats for the weekend! 😉
A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says
Oh Dennis, Mascarpone and peaches are just about my favorite thing ever. LOVE THIS!
Kelsey says
thank heaven for peaches!! and this decadent peach tart 🙂 🙂
MnYfoodtalk says
I wish to try it too.
Heather Moloian-The Blue Ribbon Baker & Chef says
What a beautiful tart Chef Dennis! SO simple, yet elegant! BTW-You were one of my first foodbuzz friends and I will always remember that-you're kindness and being so welcome into the food blogging world.–Heather-The Blue Ribbon Baker/Chef.
Lisa {Authentic Suburban Gourmet } says
What a perfect tart! An no bake, even better. Just wish I had a slice right now. Congrats on the Top 9 today!!!
Rebecca from Chow and Chatter says
looks amazing love peaches oh so good eating loads at the moment
Traveling Foodista says
*drool* I'm sitting in my cube at work with a huge monitor, and I'm wishing I could cut myself a piece of tart. Congrats on being the top9 🙂
5 Star Foodie says
A beautiful tart! I like the cheese filling with the addition of mascarpone. A terrific summer dessert.
Margaret Murphy Tripp says
Wow, that looks fantastic! Peaches are my husband's favorite. He will LOVE this! Thank you!
Roxana GreenGirl says
Holy cow Chef, this tart looks absolutely amazing! I love peaches and this is a winner peach recipe.
Sandra says
I was hooked at "no bake". This is oozing with yumminess Chef and I can't wait to try it. Congratulations on it being in the Top 9!
Plate and Pour says
I've been dying to make a peach dessert this summer and this recipe sounds splendid and not overly fussy. Thanks for sharing.
[email protected] The Culinary Lens says
This looks incredible. I love the cream filling it is so much easier than making a creme anglaise.
[email protected] says
Chef, not kidding you, my mouth just filled up… too much info? Too bad… I am drooling! I LOVE this tart! I wish I could pick those peaches off one by one, eat 'em, and then dig into the crust. WOW!
Natascha Kessler - Heaven on Hearth says
This look a wonderfully easy dessert on a hot summer evening. It looks delicious. I like the mascarpone component and the preserves. I will certainly be trying this on the weekend! Thanks for sharing and being on the Top 9. Congrats.
Foodiva says
Mascarpone, cream cheese and nectarine filling…so summery and delicious. You're right, Dennis, it doesn't get much better than this! I saw this on Top 9, many congratulations!
Jennifer says
Looks and sounds beyond good. Congrats on Top 9. 🙂
icancookthat says
My mouth is watering just looking at this. No wonder it made the top 9 🙂 Congratulations!! Great recipe
Emily Malloy says
This is GORGEOUS. And you ROCKED that Top 9!
The Procrastobaker says
Congratulations on the top 9 🙂 This looks like a truly gorgeous tart, i think its my favourite peach recipe ive seen so far this summer (i think the work mascarpone won it for me 🙂 ) saving this one for sure and i hope i get the opportunity to try it. Lovely recipe as always!
Elin says
CONGRATS!!! once again you did it! this fabulous no bake peach pie is a winner 🙂 Well done Chef !!!
Kim - Liv Life says
Seems when I think of you I'm always thinking of the weather! Just a few months ago I was wishing you heat, now I'm wishing you chill! And me? Well, our weather really hasn't changed much… a bit warmer so I'm comfortable all day, but I need a jacket to head outside to the beach at night.
Well… the Peach Tart! I can't wish you anything better on that! Simply amazing Dennis!! Your photo is magazine worthy, everything about it is lovely.
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
Dennis, this looks amazing! I love using peaches in desserts and with that marscapone cheese? YUM! What a perfect summer dessert!
Skylar Wolfe says
Oh that looks so good, and with all that creamy cheese in it! In the summer, it's so much nicer to find things to make without an oven on all the time. Thanks so much for sharing!
Joy says
The pie looks great. I love that the peaches were used fresh.
Joanne says
I have been LOVING local peaches lately but I haven't been able to save any to bake with! That's about to change because this looks so good!
Cake Duchess says
Love this wonderful no bake peach tart. I bet your finding delicious peaches at the farmer's market. I found some today and made a cake:) Hope you're having a wonderful week Dennis. 🙂
Kelly says
Dennis, this is just gorgeous – summer beautiful and refreshing. Wonderful.