Peach Baklava Icebox Cake Recipes

Steps:

• Line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving at least a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Peel 2 of the peaches with a sharp paring knife or vegetable peeler (a serrated peeler works great). Cut each peach in half and remove the pit. Slice into 1/4-inch thick wedges and set aside.
• Combine the yogurt, cream, 3 tablespoons of the sugar, vanilla and a pinch of salt in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until thick, about 2 minutes.
• Combine 1/2 cup of the raspberries and the remaining 2 teaspoons sugar in a small bowl. Mash together with a fork until the berries form a thick sauce. Lightly stir the raspberry sauce into the yogurt cream.
• Spread 1 cup of the yogurt cream in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan. Place a double layer of graham crackers on top; break some of the crackers into smaller pieces to cover any gaps. Next, arrange all the peach slices on top in a single layer. Top with another cup of yogurt cream, a double layer of graham crackers, and 1 cup of raspberries. Cover the raspberries with the remaining yogurt cream, followed by a single layer of graham crackers.
• Cover the loaf pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours and up to 12 hours to allow the crackers to soften and the yogurt cream to set.
• When ready to serve, unwrap the plastic wrap and invert the loaf pan onto a platter. Remove the pan and the plastic wrap. Peel, pit and slice the remaining peach. Decorate the top of the cake with the peach slices and the remaining 1/2 cup raspberries. Cut into slices with a serrated knife.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In medium mixing bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, butter, egg, milk, and pudding mix. Mix until smooth, and pour into greased 9-inch springform baking pan. Place well-drained peaches, peach juice, macaroons and gingersnap crumbs over top of batter.
• In a small mixing bowl, mix cream cheese, egg, peach juice, and sugar, and pour over cake mixture. Top with gingersnap crumbs.
• Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and center is done. When cool, spread raspberry jam over top.

Steps:

• Remove the pound cake from its pan and line the pan with plastic wrap, leaving plenty of overhang.
• Slice the cake horizontally into 3 equal slices.
• Mix the peaches, preserves, salt and 3 tablespoons brown sugar in a bowl, then set aside.
• Add the heavy cream, remaining 3 tablespoons brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of the reserved peach juices to a bowl. Whip until firm peaks form.
• Place one slice of cake in the bottom of the lined pan and press to slightly flatten. Top with a third of the whipped cream and a thin layer of the peach mixture. Repeat the process 2 more times, saving the rest of the peaches to serve with the cake.
• Loosely cover with the overhanging plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours. Cover and reserve any extra peach mixture for serving.
• To serve, carefully lift the cake from the pan using the plastic wrap, then discard the wrap. Place a few basil leaves over the top. Slice and serve with the reserved peaches spooned over the top.

Steps:

• Line a 9x5" loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving a few inches of overhang on all sides. Chill pan until ready to use. Toast pecans in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until fragrant and slightly darkened, 5-8 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop; set aside.
• Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream and powdered sugar in a large bowl until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Place jam in a medium bowl and whisk to loosen, then gently mix in half of the whipped cream. Mix vanilla and salt into plain whipped cream.
• Scoop half of vanilla whipped cream into prepared loaf pan and spread into an even layer. Arrange a layer of crackers on top, breaking or cutting to fit as needed. Add half of peach whipped cream, smooth into an even layer, and top with another layer of crackers. Dollop ice cream across top and smooth into an even layer. Add a third layer of crackers, followed by remaining peach whipped cream. Repeat with a fourth layer of crackers and finally spread remaining vanilla whipped cream over (don't worry if it's a little higher than edges of pan). Scatter reserved pecans on top. Cover with plastic overhang and freeze until set, at least 6 hours.
• To serve, using plastic overhang, unmold cake (if it's hesitant to come out, run the sides of the pan under warm water for a few seconds to loosen) and cut into slices. Do ahead: Cake can be made 2 days ahead. Keep frozen.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350. Trace two 8 inch circles on each of two 12 x 16 inch pieces of parchment paper with a pencil. Place each piece, pencil marks down, on a baking sheet.
• Finely grind almonds and all but 1 T of sugar in a food processor, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bow.
• Beat egg whites and salt in an electirec mixer with the whisk attachment until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Add remaining tablespoon of sugar and beat for 30 seconds.
• Fold a third of egg whites into almonds and sugar until well combined. Fold in remaining egg whites until just incorporated.
• Divide the mixture evenly among the four traced circles. With an icing or rubber spatula, spread mixture to edge of circles.
• Bake until lightly browned and a tester comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes, switching baking sheets from top to bottom oven shelves twice while baking.
• Remove from oven an transfer cakes, still on the parchment, to wire racks for 3 minutes. Peel off parchmetn and return cakes to wire racks to cool completely.
• Combine mascarpone, heavy cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract in an electric mixer. Beat with the whisk attachment, beginning at low speed and increasing to medium high, until mixture is thick and fluffy, about 1 1/2 minutes. This cream can be prepared up to 4 hours in advance and refrigerated until ready to assemble the cake.
• Make Caramel Peach Sauce:.
• Peel peaches. Remove and discard pits and slice each half into 6 wedges.
• Combine sugar and 1/2 C water in a small saucepan; cover and cook over medium high heat until sugar is completely dissolved, 3 to 4 minutes. Unvocer, reduce heat to medium low, and cook until sugare turns medium amber, about 15 minutes. While cooking, wipe down sides of pan several times with a pastry brush dipped in cold water, to prevent crystals from forming.
• Working quickly, remove pan from heat and stir in peaches with a wooden spoon. Return saucepan to heat and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the peaches are soft, about 5 minutes.
• Remove peaches and sugar syrup from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer half the mixture to a medium bowl and set aside. Transfer the other half to a food processor and puree until smooth, about 30 seconds.
• Divide puree in half; combine one half with the caramelized sliced peaches. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the cake is served. Reserve the remaining puree (about 3/4 C) to assemble the cake.
• Place 1 cake layer right side up on a serving plate. Brush lightly with peach schnapps and spoon a quarter of the mascarpone cream on top. Spread to within 1/2 inch of the edge. Spread a third of the peach puree to cover the cream. Repeat twice, assembling 2 more layers. Place the last cake layer on top and press down gently so mascarpone cream and peach puree flow to the edges. Brush the top with the remaining peach schnapps and spread remaining mascarpone cream over the top. Insert 4 or 5 toothpicks into the cake and lay plastic wrap on top to cover cake without touching it. Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
• When ready to serve, remove the toothpicks. Lift peach pieces out of the sauce and arrange on top of the cake. Serve remaining sauce on the side or spoon over cake slices.