Description
Millionaire Peach Salad is a creamy, delightful dessert salad featuring diced peaches, mini marshmallows, whipped cream, and cream cheese, enhanced with crunchy pecans and coconut flakes. This no-cook recipe is perfect for a refreshing, sweet treat that combines luscious textures and flavors in a chilled dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Mix-ins
- 1 can (15 ounces) peaches, drained and diced
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup crushed pecans
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes
Dairy and Sweeteners
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches: Open the can of peaches, drain the liquid thoroughly, and dice the peaches into small pieces. Set aside.
- Combine marshmallows: Place the mini marshmallows into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Whip the cream: Pour the heavy cream into a separate mixing bowl and whip it using a hand or stand mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Beat the cream cheese: Place the softened cream cheese into a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- Add sugar: Add the granulated sugar to the cream cheese and continue mixing until fully combined.
- Add vanilla extract: Mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly into the cream cheese and sugar mixture.
- Fold in whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula to maintain airiness.
- Add peaches and marshmallows: Fold the diced peaches and mini marshmallows into the creamy mixture evenly.
- Incorporate pecans: Sprinkle the crushed pecans into the bowl and stir gently to evenly distribute.
- Top with coconut flakes: Sprinkle the coconut flakes over the top of the salad for added texture and flavor.
- Transfer to serving dish: Move the mixture into a serving dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and the salad to firm up.
- Serve: After chilling, serve the salad chilled for best taste and texture.
Notes
- This salad is best served chilled, so don’t skip the refrigeration step.
- Use fresh coconut flakes or lightly toasted for extra flavor.
- For a nut-free version, omit pecans or substitute with seeds like sunflower seeds.
- You can use frozen peaches thawed if canned peaches are unavailable.
- Whipping cream to stiff peaks is essential for the right texture and lightness.
- Make sure cream cheese is softened at room temperature for smooth mixing.
