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Peaches and Cream Pie

5 from 1 vote
Makes 1 (9-inch) pie

Ingredients
  

  • All-purpose flour, for dusting
  • All-Butter Piecrust (recipe follows)
  • 6 large egg yolks (112 grams)
  • ¼ cup (32 grams) cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher salt
  • cups (510 grams) puréed peeled fresh peaches (about 2 medium peaches)
  • ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons (90 grams) fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, cubed and softened
  • 1 cup (240 grams) cold heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup (60 grams) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (4 grams) vanilla extract
  • Garnish: sliced fresh peaches

Instructions

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll All-Butter Piecrust into a 12-inch circle (about ⅛ inch thick). Gently transfer to a 9-inch pie plate, and trim excess to ½ inch beyond edge of plate. Fold excess under, and crimp as desired. Prick bottom of dough all over with a fork, and freeze until firm, about 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Top dough with a piece of parchment paper, letting ends extend over edges of plate. Add pie weights.
  • Bake until edges are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Carefully remove parchment and weights, and bake until bottom of crust is dry and golden, 5 to 7 minutes more. Let cool completely.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, cornstarch, and salt.
  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together puréed peaches, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Whisk in egg yolk mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and an instant-read thermometer registers at least 175°F (80°C), 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and whisk in butter until melted and well combined. Pour filling into prepared crust. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing wrap directly onto surface of filling to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until thick and cold, at least 2 hours, or up to overnight.
  • Just before serving, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat cold cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla at medium-high speed until medium-stiff peaks form. Spread onto pie; garnish with peach slices, if desired. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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