Best 9 Peach Baklava Icebox Cake Recipes

PEACH ICEBOX CAKE (PEACH REFRIGERATOR CAKE)

Steps:

• In a large bowl using an electric hand mixer or using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk 2 cups heavy cream and 2 tbsp sugar to stiff peaks. Set aside. If not using immediately, chill in the fridge.
• Place a layer of graham crackers at the bottom of a deep 8×8 inch baking dish.
• Evenly spread a heaping cup of cream mixture on top of your graham crackers.
• Assemble a layer of peach slices on top of that.
• Repeat by covering the peaches with graham cracker cookies. Be sure to cover the entire layer; cut the cookies to fit. Then cover with another layer of cream and top with more peaches.
• Chill the peach icebox cake in the fridge overnight or freeze for at least 4 hours (see notes).

CREAMY PEACH ICEBOX CAKE

Steps:

• Trim brown crusts from pound cakes using a serrated knife. Discard crusts. Cut each cake into 1/2-inch-thick slices. (You will have 18 to 24 slices.) Line bottom and sides of a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, allowing a 4-inch overhang on sides. Place 1 tablespoon of the preserves in a microwavable bowl; chill until ready to use.
• Arrange 6 to 8 cake slices, side by side, to cover bottom of pan in 1 layer (trimming slices, if needed, to fully cover bottom). Spread 2 cups ice cream over cake layer to edges of pan. Spread half of the remaining preserves (about 1/3 cup) evenly over ice cream layer. Repeat process with 6 to 8 remaining cake slices (trimming if needed), and remaining ice cream and preserves. Arrange last 6 to 8 cake slices over preserves layer. Pull plastic wrap overhang up and tightly over cake. Freeze 8 hours.
• Beat cream and vanilla extract with an electric mixer on high speed until foamy, 30 seconds. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Remove cake from freezer. Holding the plastic wrap overhang, lift cake from pan; invert onto a platter. (Discard plastic wrap.) Spread whipped cream over cake.
• Melt reserved 1 tablespoon preserves on HIGH until just melted and smooth, 10 to 15 seconds; mash large lumps with a spoon. Gently stir in peach slices to coat. Spoon mixture over cake; serve immediately.

BROWN SUGAR PEACH ICEBOX CAKE

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.

PEACH ICEBOX CAKE

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.

PEACH-ALMOND CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Trace two 8-inch circles on each of two 12-by-16-inch pieces of parchment paper with a pencil. Place each piece, pencil marks down, on a baking sheet.
• In the bowl of a food processor, finely grind almonds and all but 1 tablespoon of sugar, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Add remaining tablespoon of sugar, and beat for 30 seconds.
• Fold 2 egg whites into almonds and sugar until well combined. Fold in remaining 4 egg whites until just incorporated.
• Divide the mixture evenly among the 4 traced circles. With an icing or rubber spatula, spread mixture to edge of circles. Bake until lightly browned and a cake tester comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes, switching baking sheets from top to bottom oven shelves twice while baking for even browning. Remove from oven, and transfer cakes, still on the parchment, to wire racks for 3 minutes. Peel off parchment, and return cakes to wire racks to cool completely.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine mascarpone, heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat, 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 you're ready to assemble the cake.
• Place one 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 (reserved when making caramel peach sauce) 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 cake testers 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 plastic wrap and cake testers. 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.

PEACH BAKLAVA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine walnuts, 1 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and put aside.
• Melt 1 stick of butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the chopped peaches and simmer until the mixture is thick. This should take about 25 minutes. Mash the softened peaches with the back of a spoon. Transfer the peach mixture to a shallow pan and chill completely in the refrigerator.
• Melt the remaining butter. Grease a 10 X 16 X 2 inch pan. Remove the phyllo sheets from the package and wrap in a damp towel. Working quickly, brush a sheet with butter and place it in the greased pan. Repeat this process with 7 more sheets of phyllo.
• Sprinkle 1/2 of the nut mixture over the pastry sheets. Brush 5 more sheets with butter and layer over the nut mixture. Spread the cooled peach mixture over the pastry. Top the peaches with another 5 buttered phyllo sheets. Spread the pastry with the remaining nut mixture. Top with 7 more buttered sheets. Top with 1 remaining phyllo sheet that is without butter.
• With a small sharp knife, cut the pastry into 1 1/2 X 1 1/2 inch diamonds by making diagonal cuts. Make sure that you cut all the way to the bottom. Using a spray bottle filled with water, spritz the top of the pastry generously to prevent curling in the oven. Bake in a 325 degree oven for 6o to 90 minutes until the top is golden brown.
• Place the remaining 2 cups sugar, water, cloves, remaining 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and orange and lemon zest in a small saucepan over medium heat. Boil for 10 minutes, then add honey and allow to cool slightly. Strain the syrup and set aside. When the baklava comes out of the oven, pour the syrup mixture over the pastry. Chill the pastry in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

BANANA-PEACH ICEBOX CAKE

Steps:

• Beat pudding mix and milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min. Add sour cream and COOL WHIP; mix well.
• Drain peaches, reserving juice. Reserve 3 peach slices for later use. Slice bananas and chop remaining peach slices; place in medium bowl.
• Spread 1/3 cup of the pudding mixture onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan; top evenly with half of the ladyfinger pieces. Drizzle with half of the reserved peach juice; cover with 1-1/2 cups of the remaining pudding mixture.
• Top with layers of fruit mixture, half of the remaining pudding mixture and remaining ladyfinger pieces. Drizzle with remaining peach juice. Top with remaining pudding mixture.
• Cut reserved peach slices lengthwise in half; arrange over top of dessert.
• Refrigerate overnight.

PEACH AND BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM ICEBOX CAKE

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.

ICE BOX CAKE II

Steps:

• Line one 9x13 inch baking pan with the graham cracker or vanilla wafer crumbs. Reserve a few crumbs as a garnish for the top.
• Drain the pineapple, saving the juice. Melt the marshmallows in the pineapple juice over low heat. Once melted set aside to cool.
• Cut up the bananas into chunks. Mix the bananas, chopped nuts, and crushed pineapple into the cooled marshmallow mixture.
• Fold the fruit mixture into the whipped cream. Spoon batter into the graham cracker or vanilla wafer lined pan. Sprinkle the reserved crumbs on top. Chill well before serving. Makes about 12 to 18 servings.