Peaches and Cream Icebox Slab Pie

Here's another cool dessert for an out door gathering.

12 ounces gingersnap cookies (about 50 cookies)

1/3 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided

1/2 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled

6 cups chopped fresh peaches (5 to 6 medium peaches)

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

2 tablespoons water1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 (3.4-ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix

1 cup half-and-half

4 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened

3 cups heavy whipping cream

1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Garnish: fresh peach slices

Preheat oven to 350℉.

In the work bowl of a food processor, place cookies and 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar; process until finely ground. Add melted butter, and process until combined. Press crumb mixture into bottom and halfway up sides of a 15x10-inch rimmed baking sheet.

Bake for 7 to 8 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

In a medium saucepan, combine chopped peaches, cinnamon, salt, and remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar. In a small bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch; add to peach mixture. Cook over medium-low heat; stirring occasionally, until the peaches are soft, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

In a medium bowl, combine pudding mix and half-and-hald. Beat with a mixer at medium speed until thickened, about 1 minute. Add cream cheese; beat until well combined, about 1 minute. Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat cream with a mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. Add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla, and beat until medium-stiff peaks form. Fold 1 cup whipped cream into pudding mixture.

Gently spread pudding mixture into crust. Gently spread peach mixture onto pudding. Spread remaining whipped cream on top. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with peach slices, if desired.

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