Peach season is one of the best parts of summer. The smell, the color, the way juice runs down your wrist after the first bite — it’s all part of the appeal. When peaches are this good, you want them in everything. These desserts are built around that moment when the fruit is at its best and you can’t get enough of it. From frozen treats to baked classics, each one highlights the flavor that makes peach season something to look forward to all year. Enjoy it while it lasts.

Air Fryer Peaches

Halved peaches are cooked in the air fryer until the centers are soft and the tops are golden and slightly crisp. A sprinkle of sugar before cooking helps caramelize the surface. Serve them plain, stuffed with yogurt or ricotta, or topped with granola for a fast dessert.
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Creamy Peach Pops

Ripe peaches are blended with full-fat coconut milk and a touch of sweetener, then poured into molds and frozen until solid. The result is a creamy frozen pop with bits of peach in every bite. It’s refreshing and easy to make ahead for hot days.
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Peach Blueberry Buckle

This dessert combines a soft vanilla cake base with fresh peaches and blueberries baked right into the batter. A crumb topping made with brown sugar and cinnamon adds texture on top. The fruit settles into the cake as it bakes, creating pockets of juiciness throughout.
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Peach Frozen Yogurt

Fresh peaches are blended with plain yogurt and a small amount of honey or maple syrup, then frozen until scoopable. The flavor stays sharp and fruity, and the texture is creamy without needing an ice cream maker. It’s cold, tangy, and full of peach flavor.
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Peach Shortcake

Sweetened biscuits are sliced and layered with fresh peaches and whipped cream. The peaches are lightly macerated with sugar to create their own syrup, which soaks into the biscuit layers. The balance of crumbly shortcake and juicy fruit makes this a go-to summer dessert.
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Peach Tart

A buttery pastry base is par-baked, then layered with sliced peaches and a simple brown sugar crumble before being baked again. The peaches bake down into the crust while the topping adds crunch and flavor. A maple glaze over the top brings it all together without making it overly sweet.
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Maple Peach Bread

This grain-free quick bread is made with a mix of almond and coconut flour and packed with chunks of maple-roasted peaches. The fruit adds moisture and sweetness throughout, while the nutty base keeps the texture soft and tender. It slices clean and holds up well whether you serve it plain or with a smear of butter.
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Crockpot Peach Cobbler

Thick slices of fresh or canned peaches cook down with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until they’re soft and syrupy. A buttery batter poured on top transforms into a golden crust as everything simmers together in the slow cooker. The result is a scoopable dessert with soft fruit underneath and a cake-like topping that soaks in every bit of flavor.
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Caramelised Peaches With Creme Fraiche

Ripe peaches are halved, sprinkled with sugar, and seared in a hot skillet until the cut sides are deeply caramelized and glossy. Each piece is served with a generous dollop of crème fraîche, which cuts the sweetness with its cool, tangy richness. The contrast between warm fruit and chilled cream makes this a strong finisher to any summer meal.
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Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler

Juicy peaches are tossed with lemon juice, cinnamon, and sugar, then baked under a gluten-free biscuit topping that turns golden and crisp in the oven. The filling stays thick and jammy, while the topping holds together with just the right amount of crumble. It tastes like a classic cobbler but works for those avoiding gluten without missing any flavor or texture.
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Grill Peaches

Halved peaches go straight onto the grill, where the heat softens the flesh and brings out natural sugars that char slightly on the edges. A sprinkle of cinnamon and brown sugar deepens the flavor, and they’re finished with a scoop of cold ice cream or a spoonful of whipped cream. The contrast of caramelized fruit and creamy topping makes this a bold and simple summer dessert.
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Peaches and Cream Jello Cake

Layers of peach-flavored gelatin, whipped topping, and sliced peaches are poured into a mold or dish and chilled until firm. The creamy layer balances the fruit’s sweetness, and the result slices cleanly for a cold dessert with light texture and bright peach flavor. It’s retro in the best way and easy to serve at cookouts or potlucks.
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Keto Peaches & Cream Pavlova

This dessert starts with a baked meringue shell that’s crisp on the outside and marshmallow-like inside. It’s topped with whipped cream and sliced peaches for a soft, cloud-like texture that melts on your tongue. Despite its delicate appearance, the structure holds up well under the juicy fruit.
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Vanilla Peach Granita

Fresh peaches are blended with lemon juice, sugar, and vanilla bean paste, then frozen and scraped into icy flakes. The result is a frozen dessert that tastes like sweet peach slush with a hit of vanilla running through each bite. It’s cold, refreshing, and feels like eating spoonfuls of summer.
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Easy Peach Cobbler

Canned or fresh peaches are spread in a baking dish and topped with dry cake mix, brown sugar, cinnamon, and slices of butter. As it bakes, the mix forms a sweet, golden crust while the fruit bubbles underneath. It has the soft texture of cobbler with the sugary crunch of a crisp topping, no mixing bowl required.
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Fresh Peach Crumb Bars

A buttery dough forms both the crust and crumb topping for these layered bars, which are filled with sliced peaches tossed in sugar and spices. As they bake, the fruit softens and the topping becomes golden and crisp. Once cooled and sliced, each bar holds its shape and packs the flavor of peach pie in a handheld square.
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Air Fryer Grilled Peaches

Halved peaches are brushed with oil and a little sugar before getting blasted in the air fryer until the flesh softens and the tops brown. The fruit comes out tender with caramelized edges and concentrated sweetness. Serve them plain or topped with yogurt, whipped cream, or crumbled cookies.
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Grilled Peaches

Fresh peaches are halved and grilled cut-side down until charred and tender. The natural sugars caramelize on the grill, giving each bite a deep, jammy flavor. They’re often finished with a drizzle of honey or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, balancing the heat and sweetness in every spoonful.
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Southern Peach Cobbler

Sliced peaches are coated with sugar, cinnamon, and a bit of flour, then poured into a baking dish and topped with a homemade crust that turns flaky and golden in the oven. The filling thickens into a syrupy layer beneath the buttery top, and the combination is everything you’d expect from a Southern-style dessert rooted in summer.
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Bisquick Peach Cobbler

Sliced peaches are baked under a Bisquick-based batter that rises into a soft, golden topping as it cooks. The fruit bubbles up through the crust, leaving edges that are slightly chewy and caramelized. It’s simple and familiar with a texture somewhere between cake and biscuit.
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Peach Crumble Bars

A shortbread crust is pressed into a pan and topped with a layer of juicy peaches mixed with cinnamon and sugar. A brown sugar oat crumble gets sprinkled over the top and bakes into a crunchy lid. Once cooled, the bars slice clean and deliver that sweet-tart fruit center in every bite.
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Peach Pie

A buttery pie crust gets filled with almond cream and topped with layers of ripe sliced peaches. As it bakes, the cream sets into a soft base beneath the fruit while the crust stays crisp and golden. The almond flavor adds depth that pairs well with the natural sweetness of the peaches.
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Fresh Peach Ice Cream

Fresh peaches are blended and folded into a creamy custard base before being churned into a smooth, rich ice cream. The texture is soft but scoopable, and every bite delivers pure peach flavor balanced by just the right amount of sweetness. It’s a true freezer staple for peak season.
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Peach Cobbler Cupcakes

These cupcakes are filled with diced peaches and baked with a cinnamon-spiced batter that mimics the flavor of cobbler. A dollop of whipped cream or frosting on top adds contrast and moisture, making each cupcake taste like an individual serving of cobbler in portable form.
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Peach Upside Down Cake

Sliced peaches are layered in the bottom of a cake pan with brown sugar before being topped with vanilla cake batter. As it bakes, the sugar caramelizes and the fruit softens into a sticky topping that holds its shape when flipped out. The cake underneath stays light with just enough peach syrup soaked in.
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Peach Dump Cake

Peaches go straight into the baking dish with sugar and cinnamon, followed by boxed cake mix and pats of butter. As it bakes, the top turns golden and slightly crisp while the peaches soften and form a jammy base. The finished texture is soft, spoonable, and somewhere between cake and cobbler.
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Peach Cheesecake

This no-bake cheesecake features a smooth vanilla filling layered over a cookie crust and topped with sliced peaches suspended in jelly. The texture stays firm and creamy, while the jelly adds a glossy finish and keeps the fruit fresh. It slices clean and holds its shape for serving.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.








