🍑 Nectarine Pie Recipe 🍑
A fresh and creamy vintage dessert perfect for summertime enjoyment.
This delightful Nectarine Pie features a crunchy cinnamon-infused cookie crust, a velvety cream cheese filling, and vibrant glazed nectarines. Ideal for summer gatherings, picnics, or family dinners, it's visually stunning and irresistibly flavorful. Discover how simple ingredients and easy steps can create an elegant dessert your guests will adore!
🧊 Chill Time: 2-3 hours
🍽️ Serves: 8-10
Ingredients:
- 2 cups crisp cinnamon cookie crumbs
- ⅓ cup soft butter
- 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 package whipped topping mix (makes about 2 cups)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 package (1 tbsp.) unflavored gelatin
- ½ cup water
- 6 drops red food coloring
- 3 cups fresh nectarines, peeled and sliced
Directions:
- Combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press evenly into a 12x7" baking dish. Chill crust while preparing filling.
- Beat cream cheese until fluffy, gradually adding powdered sugar. Stir in cinnamon and fold in the whipped topping, prepared according to package directions.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over crust, slightly raising edges. Chill again while preparing nectarine topping.
- In a saucepan, blend sugar, gelatin, water, and food coloring. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until gelatin fully dissolves.
- Combine gelatin mixture with nectarines gently. Allow to cool slightly.
- Pour nectarine mixture evenly over chilled cream cheese layer. Chill thoroughly until glaze is set.
🍑 How to Store Nectarine Pie
Keep refrigerated, covered with plastic wrap or foil, for up to 3 days.
🍑 Ingredient Substitutions & Variations
- Replace nectarines with peaches for a delicious alternative.
- Try graham cracker crumbs instead of cinnamon cookie crumbs.
- Add almond extract to the cream cheese mixture for extra flavor.
🍑 FAQs about Nectarine Pie
Can I use peaches instead of nectarines?
Absolutely! Peaches are an excellent substitute.
How long does nectarine pie last in the fridge?
It stays fresh up to 3 days if stored properly.
Craving more vintage desserts? Try our All-American Apple Cobbler Recipe!
✨ Enjoy your delicious Nectarine Pie! ✨