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This Healthy Vegan Peaches and Cream features fresh peaches layered in a lightly sweetened cashew cream, making it naturally dairy-free and a delicious, clean-eating summer dessert or snack.

Two jars of peaches and cream topped with crunchy granola.

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Perfect for the poolside, picnics or an afternoon pick-me-up, this Peaches and Cream is cooling and full of peachy flavour. It also makes cute dessert cups for make-ahead snacks or a dairy-free option to serve at parties and barbecues.

Plus, with a creamy cashew base that's lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup, it's even healthy enough to serve for breakfast or brunch!

Two jars filed with peaches and cream, topped with crunchy granola.

What Makes This Peaches And Cream Healthier?

Made with simple, whole food ingredients and no refined sugars, this Peaches and Cream is a healthier option that's also dairy-free!

Health Benefits

Vitamin and mineral-rich. Peaches and cashews are a great source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins C, A, potassium and calcium.

Heart-healthy. Peaches are a great source of potassium and fibre that can contribute to heart health.

Skin-loving. Peaches are rich in nutrients that can contribute to skin health, including antioxidants and vitamin C.

Seasonal Benefits

Summer is the best season to enjoy this cooling, no-bake dessert, especially with fresh-picked peaches when they are in season.

How To Make Vegan Peaches And Cream

Making dairy-free and vegan Peaches and Cream incredibly simple, especially if you already have a batch of cashew cream whipped up and ready to go!

Two heaping jars of peaches and cream sitting in front of a split open peach.

What You Will Need

Equipment

Knife to slice the fresh peaches. I find a sharp chef's knife works best.
Sealable jars or bowl to layer and infuse the peaches into the sweetened cashew cream.
Measuring utensils for accuracy.
Spoon or spatula to stir the sweet cashew cream.
Skillet (optional) if you make the crunchy granola topping.

Ingredients

Fresh peaches offer the boldest flavour and juiciest texture.
Cashew Cream offers a creamy, dreamy base that's naturally dairy-free.
Pure maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness to the cashew cream. Its caramel-like notes also complement the tartness of peaches.
Lemon juice adds a mild zing to the cashew cream, which helps to mask the cashew flavour and bring out the creaminess.
Pure vanilla extract adds an uplifting flavour to the cashew cream, adding to the sweetness of maple syrup and creating a taste that more closely resembles traditional Peaches and Cream.

Step 1: Sweeten Cashew Cream

First, you will need to make a batch of cashew cream. Follow this step-by-step guide for the best results.

Mix the cashew cream, lemon juice, pure vanilla extract and maple syrup. You can either zip them together in a blender when you are blending the cashew cream or mix them together in a bowl with a spoon or spatula.

A blender jug holding freshly made cashew cream.

Step 2: Layer Peaches and Cream

First, cut the peaches into slices or chop them into cubes if you prefer smaller chunks.

Then, add a layer of sweetened cashew cream into the jars or bowl, followed by a layer of sliced or chopped peaches. Repeat until the bowl or jars are full.

Freshly sliced peaches being placed into jars of cashew cream.

Step 3: Infuse

Seal the jars or bowl and place the layered Peaches and Cream in the fridge. Allow it to infuse for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. The longer it infuses, the more the flavours meld and the more peachy the cream becomes.

Toasted Granola freshly made in a cast iron pan.

Step 4: Toast Oats (Optional)

This step is completely optional. However, it adds a delicious touch, especially when serving as a breakfast or brunch. It basically turns this Peaches and Cream into a parfait. You can even use yogurt instead of cashew cream for the base! You can also make this simple homemade granola ahead of time.

To make quick granola in a skillet, first melt the coconut oil, coating the pan evenly. Then, toss in the rolled oats and stir until they are lightly coated in coconut oil. Next, stir in the vanilla, maple syrup and ground cinnamon.

Keep stirring while cooking over medium-low heat until the oats begin to brown. Once they have toasted, remove the skillet from the heat and allow it to sit for a few minutes to cool.

Once the oats have cooled, sprinkle a tablespoon or two over each serving of the infused Peaches and Cream.

My Top Tips

Give it time to infuse so the peachy flavour melds with the cashew cream.

Store in glass for the best flavour and freshness. Plastic can leach unwanted flavours and toxins.

Use organic ingredients to reduce exposure to toxins and chemicals. Peaches are typically high on EWG's Dirty Dozen list. So, choosing organic or using homegrown are the safest options.

Substitutions & Variations

Cashew yogurt or coconut yogurt can be used in place of the cashew cream for a probiotic-rich, parfait-style Peaches and Cream.

Raw honey can be substituted for the pure maple syrup if you don't need this Peaches and Cream to be 100% vegan.

Baked granola can be made in advance for quick and easy serving.

Graham crackers can be crumbled on top instead of granola for a delicious dessert!

How Long Does Dairy-Free Peaches & Cream Last?

Since the flavours take time to meld, this Peaches and Cream is the perfect make-ahead snack! It can last 3 - 5 days if sealed in an airtight container and refrigerated. If you made the cashew cream a day or two in advance, it is best consumed within 3 days.

I don't recommend freezing this Peaches and Cream as the texture of the cashew cream can change once thawed.

Recipe Highlights

Dairy-free and vegan. This Peaches and Cream is made with a creamy cashew base that is naturally free of dairy.

Skin-loving. Peaches are a great source of nutrients that can contribute to skin health.

Heart-healthy. Rich in potassium and fibre, peaches are a heart-healthy food.

No refined sugars. Lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup, this Peaches and Cream is free of heavily refined sugars.

More Dairy-Free Desserts

Two heaping jars of Vegan Peaches and Cream topped with skillet granola, sitting in front of an open jar and a freshly sliced peach.

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